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Last broadcast on Tue, 27 May 2008, 01:20 on BBC One (Wales only) (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Current affairs programme presented by Jeremy Vine. Are schoolchildren in England given too many exams? The Government says that they help to drive standards up; but lots of teachers believe the tests put unnecessary pressure on children and schools - and spoil their education. Who's got the right answer? Vivian White reports.
Tested to Destruction Cartoon
Panorama asked children from two schools to draw the creature they imagined when thinking about their tests.
One of the schools was in Liverpool where they, like the rest of England, have SATs.
The other school is in Deeside, Wales, where they abolished SATs a few years ago and the tests they have now aren't related to league tables.
Tested To Destruction
As 11-year-old across England begin their SATs tests at school, Panorama asks whether schoolchildren are facing too much exam pressure.
Back To School
Panorama reporter – and former schoolteacher – Vivian White returns to the classroom.
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Credits
- Presenter
- Jeremy Vine
Broadcasts
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Mon 12 May 200820:30
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Thu 15 May 200804:30
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Fri 16 May 200800:25
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Fri 16 May 200800:55
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Sun 18 May 200820:30
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Tue 27 May 200801:20
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