On Sunday 9 May, parents, children and teachers gathered in Jubilee Gardens in London to hold an anti-SATs picnic. Author Alan Gibbons joined children in reading from their favourite books and recited a poem against SATs. He highlighted the negative effect that SATs have on children's creativity. NUT General Secretary Christine Blower talked about the growing support from around the country for the boycott of 2010 SATs.

Click here to view a video of the anti-SATs picnic, or view our slideshow below.

All photos contributed by Peter Arkell.