2012 KS2 tests and level 6 tests

[999 mum]

Hi G55

Hypothetically can parents say no to their children sitting the level 6 papers?

(Planning ahead as DS is in year 5 at the moment)

[Guest55]

I don't see why not - the KS2 tests are statutory but I don't think the level 6 papers are.

I will try to find out for you -

[999 mum]

I will try to find out for you -

thank you

[FluffyCat]

Did anyone find out whether the sitting of level 6 is compulsory. My DD was told earlier this week that she will sit level 6's - I don't really want her to, she doesn't want to - they are surely only of benefit to the primary school. Can I refuse to let her do them?

[Guest55]

They are optional tests so you can opt out - being absent is one way or say that they are too stressful as there are two more papers to sit (and that's just Maths).

[Amber]

My son asked me last night to withdraw him from the level 6 tests... He doesn't feel prepared for them and quite simply doesn't want to take any more tests than he needs to. So on Monday I shall attempt to gain audience with the teacher in charge. Actually feel a bit nervous but will do it nevertheless. Wish me luck!

[faitaccompli]

My son came home from school this week and said he and one other child had done part of a level 6 maths paper. Does this mean the school are considering him doing a Level 6 paper? It makes no difference to him but I was not sure if he did spectacularly badly, whether this was recorded anywhere and would bite him on the backside some time in the future?

[Amber]

I don't think it is recorded, but for my son the idea that he might 'fail' is something I think he is worrying about. At ten. Which isn't nice.

[scary mum]

I'm livid this evening as we have had a letter from the school with hints and tips for revision for the SATs. Well that's just not going to happen in this house.

[Amber]

I'm livid this evening as we have had a letter from the school with hints and tips for revision for the SATs. Well that's just not going to happen in this house.

I share your lividity, and completely agree with your stance.