HC Deb 10 June 1991 vol 192 c451W
14. Mr. Viggers

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will report progress with the assessment of seven-year-olds in Welsh schools.

Sir Wyn Roberts

All primary schools in Wales have now concluded their assessments of seven-year-olds and reports will be made to parents by the end of the summer term.

Mr. Geraint Howells

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will consider abolishing the assessment of seven-year-olds in schools in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Wyn Roberts

Assessment forms an integral part of the national curriculum. The Government remain committed to the statutory assessment for seven, 11, 14 and 16-year-old pupils. The arrangements for testing seven-year-olds next year will be reviewed in light of the evaluation of this year's exercise currently being undertaken by the School Examinations and Assessment Council.