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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Emma Gill

Headteacher blasts SATs exams after pupils brought to tears

The headteacher of a primary school has criticised SATs tests after watching pupils break down in tears.

Year 6 children are sitting the tests this week, which are statutory assessments taken by youngsters at the end of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

They have previously come under fire from both parents and teachers, who feel it's unnecessary to test children at such a young age and not a fair assessment of their overall abilities.

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