SI Weekly Update
06 May 2025
Supporting all readers in secondary school
A short course for secondary school staff and leaders to support readers at all levels.
School inspection data summary report (IDSR) guide
Change made: the IDSR has been updated for all applicable schools with final key stage 2, key stage 4 and 16 to 18 data. Absence data also updated with the final 3-term data. The IDSR guidance has been updated to reflect this change.
Primary assessments: future dates
This page summarises future assessment dates in primary schools, to assist schools with their forward planning.
REMINDER: KS2 tests: special consideration guidance for 2025.This explains how schools can apply for special consideration for pupils whose performance is affected by extremely distressing circumstances or incidents during or before the KS2 tests. Schools can apply for special consideration from Thursday 15 May until Friday 23 May.
REMINDER: Returning KS2 test scripts
The STA updated the returning KS2 test scripts guidance for 2025.
This is a digital version of the printed guidance schools will receive within their key stage 2 test materials consignment. It explains:
- what stationery items schools will receive
- how to complete test attendance registers
- how to send scripts for marking
You can also watch the accompanying returning test scripts video for additional support and clarification, including demonstrations on how to complete the attendance registers and pack pupils’ test scripts
Pupil attendance in schools statistics updated to include data covering the period 9 September 2024 to 11 April 2025.
FFT Blog: Pupil absence in Autumn and Spring 2024/25. |
The Education Service has provided a Conclave presentation.
