Closed petition Education Secretary to complete a u-turn on proposed new tests for 7 year-olds.

Closed on 9 May 2016

The Education Secretary is proposing new 'robust and rigorous' tests for 7 year-olds. Her reason is to tackle under-achievement. This is counter-intuitive and the real need is to return the teaching labour force to realistic levels by creating an environment where people want to teach as a career.

There is significant evidence against testing as a method. Here is some.

http://www.salon.com/2015/10/28/arne_duncans_race_to_the_bottom_our_national_test_fixation_isnt_just_bad_for_kids_it_doesnt_even_work/

http://www.ei-ie.org/en/news/news_details/3774

http://www.businessinsider.com/finland-education-school-2011-12?IR=T

http://www.capitolreader.com/bonus/The%20Death%20and%20Life%20of%20the%20Great%20American%20School%20System.pdf