Key Stage Data Collections

2026 Key Stage Data Collections

• EYFS - submit to Management Information through Perspective Lite by Friday 26 June
• Phonics Year 1 and Year 2 retakes - submit to Management Information through Perspective Lite by Tuesday 23 June
• KS2 - submit directly to NCA Portal by Friday 26 June.

Please note we are not expecting schools to submit the non-statutory KS1 Teacher Assessment outcomes.

Management Information Systems Guides

• Key Stage Data Collection Guidance - SIMS
• Key Stage Data Collection Guidance - Arbor (PDF, 565.7 KB)
• Key Stage Data Collection Guidance - Bromcom (PDF, 392.1 KB)

Further Guidance

• Available Outcomes for 2026 (PDF, 99.7 KB)
• How to Create a User Defined Group - SIMS (PDF, 269.0 KB)
• How to Enter 2026 Phonics Threshold and Input Year 2 Results for New Pupils - SIMS (PDF, 244.6 KB)
• How to Transfer your EYFSP and Phonics Results Files (PDF, 191.6 KB)
• Video – sending files to the LA via Perspective Lite

KS2 TA Outcomes

• DfE Guidance - how to submit your KS2 TA data

Contact Details:

Email: MIEducation&WiderEH@kent.gov.uk

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