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This guidance will help you prepare to administer the key stage 1 (KS1) tests to pupils with a hearing impairment. You should follow it to ensure these pupils can access the tests properly and are not at a disadvantage.

The information expands on section 7 of the 2023 KS1 assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA).

You should use this guidance together with the:

• 2023 KS1 test administration guidance
• test administration instructions provided with the standard test materials

The test administration instructions include information about what you should do before, during and after each test. Schools may also want to use practice materials to help prepare for the tests.Headteachers are responsible for the test administration arrangements within their school. Failing to adhere to this guidance could lead to a maladministration investigation