Familiarisation test-too easy?

[Ducky]

Report the school as they are breaking the rules.

I cannot believe any school would used this test as it has been online for several years.

In what way are they breaking the rules and how do I report them, if appropriate?

[Guest55]

Heads have to agree not to do any practising - this would count.

You should contact admissions to let them know.

[Ducky]

What is the likely outcome of the school being reported?

[Guest55]

Is it a Bucks primary or a partner school?

[Ducky]

Primary school.

[Guest55]

The guidance for Heads says something like a printed copy of the Familiarisation booklet will be given to each pupil to take home towards the end of the summer term of Year 5.

Clearly that has been breached - it also says that pupils do not need to work through them in school.

It is clear no coaching should happen in the school.

[Sally-Anne]

What is the likely outcome of the school being reported?

1. A rap over the knuckles.
2. A sharp lesson in the rules.
3. A reminder that if they don't adhere to them, the privilege of testing the children on school premises could be withdrawn.

I don't imagine it's ever gone beyond that with a Bucks state primary. They fall into line once they have the error of their ways pointed out to them.

[Ducky]

What is the likely outcome of the school being reported?

1. A rap over the knuckles.
2. A sharp lesson in the rules.
3. A reminder that if they don't adhere to them, the privilege of testing the children on school premises could be withdrawn.

I don't imagine it's ever gone beyond that with a Bucks state primary. They fall into line once they have the error of their ways pointed out to them.

4. Admissions didn't seem bothered at all, maybe I caught them on a busy day but the person I spoke to was quite dismissive.