Teachers: 'Flawed' phonics test
As six-year-olds across England prepared to take the Government's controversial new reading test, three teaching unions raised fresh concerns that the check is "flawed" and could do more damage than good.
Government backs controversial phonics test
Schools Minister Nick Gibb has backed a controversial new Government reading test which takes place across England this week.
Speaking to ITV 1's Daybreak Mr Gibb said the test will take place in a "non-stress" environment and insisted the method of Phonics was the most effective way to teach children to read.
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