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'First-of-its-kind' writing framework encourages handwriting, speaking aloud and reception focus - but new version needed when curriculum review lands
MPs grilled the review chair on GCSEs, languages, PE and timescales for reform
But attainment still hasn't climbed back to pre-pandemic levels after 2022 drop
Department for Education publishes marks pupils need to meet the 'expected' standard
New plan to boost school-readiness also includes more early years training for heads and reception teachers
Pupils complain that replacement paper missed swathes of content they had expected it to cover
Know children 'well, early and often' and offer 'coherent and expert' support to be inclusive, says report
Sir Martyn Oliver says he only put out 'foundations' of a plan because sector demanded 'urgent' reform
Study commissioned by the watchdog found 'broad support' for a definition looking 'beyond the existing list of factors'
