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GOVERNMENT plans to scrap tests for primary school children in England were met with a mixed reaction from teaching unions yesterday.
A new teacher-led assessment of four and five-year-olds will replace existing Sats tests for seven-year-olds.
The aim is to “reduce the burden” of assessment on teachers and pupils, the Department for Education (DfE) said.
MATT WRACK issues a clarion call for a rejuvenation of public services for the sake of our communities and our young people
With 170,000 children living in poverty in north-east England and teachers leaving in droves over 20 per cent real-terms pay cuts since 2010, all while private companies siphon off billions, it is time to unite and fight for education, writes MATT WRACK
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