I'm am once again pleased that primary school children have produced the best set of Key Stage 2 results ever with record numbers of 11 year olds reaching the expected level for their age in English, maths and science.
That is a testiment to all the hard work of both the teachers and pupils.
However I feel there is still more to do which is why I welcome from this September that the Labour Government is introducing further measures to accelerate the pace of learning.
There will be a renewed emphasis on phonics in early reading teaching and in maths, children will focus more on mental arithmetic including learning times tables one year earlier. Children's education is important and that is why I welcome all that the Labour has done and is doing and look forward to seeing further improvments.
LEE WHITBREAD, Southampton.
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