Primary school teachers and assessment coordinators
Planning end-of-key-stage assessments for Year 2 or Year 6 pupils.
Use cases
About
The Assessment and Reporting Arrangements 2009 mind map template provides a concise reference for UK primary school teachers administering national curriculum assessments. It covers key dates, task selection criteria for reading, writing, and mathematics at levels 1–3, and official resources from naa.org.uk/ara and publications.teachernet.gov.uk. The template includes specific nodes like 'Which task/test?' and 'When assessing writing, the longer and shorter tasks should be from the same year as the spelling test.' It also notes that '4th July 2009 is the last date for finalising levels.' This assessment and reporting arrangements cheat sheet helps educators quickly navigate statutory testing requirements.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Classroom teachers and SENCOs
Selecting the correct task or test level for individual children working at different attainment levels.
School administrators and headteachers
Checking official deadlines and ordering test materials before the assessment window.
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Explore the Central Topic
Open the .xmind file to view the central Assessment and Reporting Arrangements 2009 map and its primary branches.
Step 2
Review Task Specific Assessment Criteria
Expand the 'Which task/test?' and 'Assess' branches to access level-specific guidance for reading, writing, mathematics, and science.
Step 3
Track Deadlines and Resource Requirements
Consult the specific nodes for the July 4th deadline and supply time checks to ensure all statutory testing requirements are met.
Frequently asked questions
It helps teachers quickly reference statutory assessment tasks and tests for reading, writing, and mathematics at levels 1–3, including key dates and official resources.
It provides level-specific guidance: level 1 uses level 1 reading and two writing tasks; level 2 uses level 2 task/test for reading and level 2 test for maths; level 3 uses level 3 test for reading and writing tasks.
Extra copies are available only online at naa.org.uk/ara, as noted in the template.
The template states that 4th July 2009 is the last date for finalising levels.
Yes, the 'New Tasks available' node indicates you can administer tasks/tests from 2007 or 2009.
The template specifies that 100 squares, numberlines, and tens and units apparatus can be used.
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