Primary heads to boycott SATs

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<p> Headteachers threw down the gauntlet to a new Government, announcing they will refuse to administer national curriculum tests. </p><p> The Key Stage 2 SATs are due next month, but teachers unions have confirmed they are planning to, frustrate the administration of the tests. </p><p> The National Association of Head Teachers and the National Union of Teachers voted overwhelmingly for the action. </p><p> The tests in English and maths are due to be taken by 600,000 children on what is expected to be the first day for a new government. Teachers will remain in the classroom, but will not administer the exams. </p><p> Labour and the Conservatives insist the SATs should stay. The unions argue the tests are bad for children and schools. Causing too much stress and undermining the work of Heads. </p><p> Action is expected to start on 4th May, just two days before the country goes to the polls. </p>