This guidance supports IT staff who manage the school's ICT network in preparation for check administration.

Preparing for check administration 

It is a statutory requirement for schools to administer the multiplication tables check (MTC). 

We recommend reviewing this guidance in advance of the MTC service opening, to ensure sufficient time to resolve any compatibility issues if they occur.  

IT support staff and check administrators should complete checks to ensure pupil devices are ready before pupils take the MTC.  

You can find important MTC dates in section 2 of the 2025 key stage 2 assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA).

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