Comments on: Are we ready for SATs?

By: Nicky Kentisbeer

Nicky Kentisbeer — Mon, 21 May 2018 12:15:58 +0000

I wrote a similar post last year and I was also of the thinking that a) they are still young and b) do the best you can. With the hindsight of having been in Year 7 for almost a year, their progress is regularly reviewed and now culminates in end of year tests to prepare for the big exams in Year 11. This seems a more sensible way of doing things to me. More of a checking of progress continually rather than a big push at the end. It highlights at this stage where there is a lack that can be easily addressed. Makes more sense to me. Thanks for sharing with #tweensteensbeyond and hope all went well

By: Jo - Mother of Teenagers

Jo - Mother of Teenagers — Fri, 18 May 2018 20:03:39 +0000

It’s a stressful time. I hope she does well it is a minefield of tick boxes. #TweensTeensBeyond

By: Sophie

Sophie — Wed, 16 May 2018 19:33:42 +0000

I think SATs are total crap…and I’m a teacher. Go figure. What has our government done to our 11 year olds? Honestly, the grammar they have to learn would shame half the politicians. Bonkers…..good luck though to your daughter. Xx #tweensteensbeyond

By: Spectrum Mum

Spectrum Mum — Wed, 16 May 2018 15:27:27 +0000

I HATE SATs. I have been teaching for over 20 years (now in international education so no SATs). It doesn’t follow that if we pump the same information in the same way into each child they will all turn out the same results. If you are a parent that will be apparent with your own kids – just look at them. You brought them up in the same house, in the same way, with the same values – are they the same?
You can not treat kids like products, or schools like businesses or you risk having disengaged pupils and demoralised teachers…
I feel sorry for kids stuck in this system!
#TweensTeensBeyond