The National Curriculum (Assessment Arrangements on Entry to the Foundation Phase) (Wales) Order 2011

Timing of assessment

4.—(1) Where a pupil entered the foundation phase after the coming into force of this Order, the foundation phase assessment must be completed—

(a)before the end of 30 working days after the pupil first enters the foundation phase; or

(b)as soon as reasonably practicable, if exceptionally and for reasons outside the control of the responsible person, the assessment cannot be completed within the period defined in sub-paragraph (a).

(2) Where a pupil first entered the foundation phase before the coming into force of this Order, the foundation phase assessment for that pupil must be completed as soon as reasonably practicable.