The distribution of 2015 NAPLAN test materials will commence on Thursday 23 April. Principals or NAPLAN coordinators should ensure that staff members, who are approved to receive the test materials, have been briefed on the NAPLAN security requirements.

The principal is responsible for the overall security, receipt and confidentiality of all test materials from the time the materials are delivered to the school through to the end of the test security period. The principal is to ensure the contents and quantities of deliveries are correct as soon as possible after the receipt of the material. (Handbook for Principals, p 5)

The package of test materials will include:

If the test package is damaged or open when delivered, or if there are any incidents regarding the security of test materials, please contact the NAPLAN team at BOSTES.

In 2015, the confirmation of receipt of test materials and any additional material requests must be completed through the PAR website. Schools should click the link ‘Additional Materials Request’ to request additional materials. This link can only be accessed once the ‘Test Materials Received’ screen has been completed.

When checking the quantities of test materials, the tamper-proof packaging must not be opened.

The principal (or the principal’s delegate who signs for the materials) is to ensure the contents and quantities of deliveries are correct as soon as possible after the receipt of the material. Packages must be checked for tampering, and to ensure correct quantities have been delivered without opening the tamper-evident packages. (Handbook for Principals, p 5)

The Test Administration Handbooks for Teachers should be removed from the package and distributed to the relevant test administrators as soon as convenient. All other test materials, including special print material, must be securely stored until test week.

For more information, contact:
NAPLAN team
naplan.nsw@bos.nsw.edu.au
(02) 9367 8382