Information and advice are always available.

• Your child's teacher or school will be able to give you more information about the key stage tests and what happens in each particular school.
• Organisations can also offer information and support.

National curriculum online
Outlines the national curriculum.

Parents centre
Information on how to help your child learn. This contains information on all the key stages and different types of assessment.

y9booster
Lots of study and revision hints and tips for year 9 pupils.

DfES: Achievement and attainment tables
The Department for Education and Skills produces school and college achievement and attainment tables.

Connexions
Free advice and counselling for 13- to 19-year-olds on everything from revision and stress to what options to take at key stage 4. Call their helpline on 08080 01 32 19 or textline on 07766 41 32 19.

NAA
The National Assessment Agency is responsible for delivering the national curriculum tests.

For more free copies of this booklet
Phone: 08700 60 60 15
Fax: 08700 60 60 17
Email: orderline@qca.org.uk
Order reference: QCA/05/1540

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