This leaflet is for schools to use with parents when explaining what the multiplication tables check is.
It includes information about:
why schools are doing the check
what happens during the check
access arrangements
how the results data is used
Updates to this page
Published 3 March 2020 Last updated 4 November 2024 +show all updates
Updated for the academic year 2024 to 2025 with minor stylistic changes, including changing the year, removing outdated imagery and updating the link to the privacy notice which was moved into DfE's personal information charter.
Updated for the academic year 2023 to 2024: added link to privacy notice
Updated leaflets with dates for 2023
Updated for the 2021/22 academic year.
Updated with information about the 2021/22 academic year.