{"id":57,"date":"2016-08-30T08:41:49","date_gmt":"2016-08-30T08:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/testbasedev.wpengine.com\/?page_id=57"},"modified":"2025-12-15T13:21:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T13:21:02","slug":"statutory-tests","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.testbase.co.uk\/statutory-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Statutory guidance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Here you can find guidance for the tests and assessments including the test frameworks for the English, Maths and Science tests.<\/p>\n<p>We have also included the Assessment and Reporting Arrangements (ARA) booklets for the forthcoming test cycle, the test frameworks, the teacher assessment documents and any relevant reports or consultations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;pdf-list&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h4>Test 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