UK and Australia Launch Frameworks as Writing Enjoyment Hits Low
The UK and Australia have introduced major writing instruction frameworks in 2025 to address falling writing standards among students. On July 8, the UK Department for Education (DfE) released a 150-page writing framework for primary schools. This non-statutory guidance aims to transform writing instruction with special attention to reception year as the foundation for future success. Recent Key Stage 2 assessment results show writing standards haven’t returned to pre-pandemic levels. Only 55% of white working-class children meet expected writing standards compared to 78% of non-disadvantaged children. For children with special educational needs, just 30% meet expected standards versus 83% of … Continue reading UK and Australia Launch Frameworks as Writing Enjoyment Hits Low
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