Teachers are required to summarise their assessment at the end of the key stage, giving a level for each attainment target in English, mathematics and science. They must give an overall subject level in mathematics and science and may do so in English if desired. The level descriptions in the national curriculum are the basis for judging the children's levels of attainment. There are clear procedures to follow to aid decisions on disapplication. There may be a disapplication made in the child's Statement of Educational Needs.
Parents have a right of appeal against any decision.
In such a case, they should ask the school to explain the procedure for parental requests and appeals. Children who have a Statement of Special Educational Needs, or who are on the school's Special Needs Register as being at Stage 4 of the SEN Code of Practice. Children who are shown on the school's Special Needs Register as being at Stage 3 or below of the SEN Code of Practice, and whose learning difficulty or disability significantly affects access to the Tests. Children who are unable to sit and work at a test for a sustained period because of a disability or emotional, social or behavioural difficulties. Children for whom English is an additional language and who have limited fluency in English.