Pupils in Wales aged 7-14 are continuing to show a weakness when it comes to spelling, grammar and punctuation, according to the education inspectorate Estyn. But its report found the majority of pupils achieve good standards in English overall.
Pupils in Wales aged seven to 14 are continuing to show a weakness when it comes to spelling, grammar and punctuation, according to the education inspectorate Estyn.
In a report published today, Estyn said concerns remain about standards in writing and higher reading and that pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds do not achieve as well as their peers.
But the report also found the majority of pupils aged seven to 14 achieve good standards in English overall, with praise for pupils in English lessons speaking clearly during discussions and responding well to a wide variety of texts.
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