TheSchoolRun.com closure date
As we informed you a few months ago, TheSchoolRun has had to make the difficult decision to close due to financial pressures and the company has now ceased trading. We had hoped to keep our content available through a partnership with another educational provider, but this provider has since withdrawn from the agreement.
As a result, we now have to permanently close TheSchoolRun.com. However, to give subscribers time to download any content they’d like to keep, we will keep the website open until 31st July 2025. After this date, the site will be taken down and there will be no further access to any resources. We strongly encourage you to download and save any resources you think you may want to use in the future.
In particular, we suggest downloading:
- Learning packs
- All the worksheets from the 11+ programme, if you are following this with your child
- Complete Learning Journey programmes (the packs below include all 40 worksheets for each programme)
You should already have received 16 primary school eBooks (worth £108.84) to download and keep. If you haven’t received these, please contact us at [email protected] before 31st July 2025, and we will send them to you.
We are very sorry that there is no way to continue offering access to resources and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Countdown to SATs: your action plan

Statutory Assessment Tests (SATs) help teachers to learn more about how well your child is doing in core subjects, including maths and English. Year 2 (KS1 SATs) are optional and may be administered in May. Year 6 (KS2 SATs) are compulsory and will also be taken in May.
With just weeks to go until the tests, schools will be working hard to prepare children to do their best. But a little extra effort at home will make sure your child goes into the tests feeling on top of their game.
Our six-week action plan will help your child feel SATs-ready.


Prepare your child for SATs today
- Your guide to SATs
- KS1 & KS2 SATs revision courses
- SATs practice papers in English & maths
Week one: Get prepared
- Talk to your child about SATs, so they know what to expect. Bear in mind that many schools keep KS1 SATs very low profile; the tests are often integrated into classwork, and children may not even know they're taking them, so don't worry if your child seems to know nothing.
- Ask them if they’re unsure about anything they’ve been learning at school, so you’re aware of subjects they may want some extra help with.
- Talk to your child's teacher about whether there are areas where they could do with extra practice. If your child has a parents' evening coming up, it's a good idea to take them along so they can hear what their teacher thinks they should work on.
- If you're confused about the terminology your child is using and are unsure how to help, head to our primary school literacy, numeracy and grammar glossaries for an explanation of all those technical terms.
Week two: Start practising
- Get your hands on some practice materials. You can download our free SATs past papers, as well as subscriber-exclusive mock papers (developed for TheSchoolRun to offer children extra practice).
- Look through our KS1 SATs Learning Journey and KS2 SATs Learning Journey for revision worksheets.
- Encourage your child to complete practice papers under exam conditions: in silence, without asking questions, and in the allotted time. Some kids struggle to complete the papers in time, but the more they practise, the faster they'll get.
- Not sure how to make the best of practice materials? We explain how to use KS2 English and maths past papers.
- Make sure they still have time to play, relax and read for pleasure (which builds vocabulary: an important part of SATs success): children need time to chill if they're to do their best.
Week three: Encourage a study habit
- Draw up a study plan together, including incentives for the end of each week.
- Provide your child with a quiet space in which to work. Be on hand to help if you're needed, but make sure they do the work themselves.
- Focus on the key skills of maths and English. Check out our SATs helpers for KS1 English and maths, and KS2 English and maths.
- Remember, you can't sit the tests for your child, so focus on helping them develop independent study skills rather than spoon-feeding them answers.
Week four: Work on weaknesses
- Try to set aside time to help them work on these tricky subjects. If you're not sure what you should focus on, ask their teacher for guidance.
- Spend time focusing on these with our revision tips and tricks.
- When your child does a past paper, compare their marks to their previous tests: chances are they'll have improved their result, which will give their confidence a boost.
- Make sure they're really fluent in their times tables, as this will help them work quickly on their maths papers. Try our teachers' tricks for times tables, or download a times tables app to make practice fun.
- If you're worried about how much your child is struggling, speak to their teacher. They may qualify for special provisions, such as extra time or being allowed to type their answers, but the teacher needs to apply for these in advance.
Week five: Relax!
- Make sure that your child takes time between school and study to relax for a short time with their games console or by watching TV.
- Time out allows their body and brain to recharge, which helps concentration.
- Calm their fears with these essential relaxation tips.
- If there are concepts that they're finding hard to remember, help them develop memory tricks that'll make it easier for them to recall difficult spellings or maths rules.
- Find out whether their school is running optional revision sessions; children are often more willing to study under their teacher's supervision than they are at home.
Week six: Be positive
- Praise your child for all their hard work, and encourage them to make a list of five things they’re proud of.
- Keep up the revision, but instead of grilling them with past papers, let them do 10-minute tests, worksheets or puzzles that feel less daunting. Think of it a bit like tapering runs before a marathon: the hard work is done, and now they just need to keep up the momentum.
- Try some simple relaxation or mindfulness exercises to help them keep their cool.
- Make sure they eat well to make sure they're able to concentrate. Try these brilliant brain-boosting breakfast ideas for SATs days.
- Ensure they get plenty of sleep so they feel refreshed on the morning of their test. Beware of distractions such as too much screentime near to bedtime.