Statutory guidance

Reception baseline assessment: administration guidance

Guidance for headteachers,schools reception teachers and practitioners administering the reception baseline assessment (RBA) in the academic year 2025 to 2026.(RBA).

From:
Standards and Testing Agency
Published
1 April 2025
Last updated
2 June 2025 — See all updates

Documents

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