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