Department for Education has found that a large number of children are falling below writing standards
While the GCSE results have been record breaking this year, younger children are still struggling to write properly, according to education experts.
Writing abilities are trailing behind other key skills, like maths and reading, with one in five (around 104,700) seven year olds failing to reach the standard Level 2, according to recent Department for Education (DFE) data.
Boys are lagging behind girls, with 24% of boys struggling to reach writing standards, and 13% of girls.
“A solid foundation in reading, writing, maths and science in the early years of education is crucial to a child’s success in later life,” says Schools Minister Nick Gibb.
If your little one is struggling to get to grips with reading and writing, take a look at our guide to helping them learn their ABCs. Or if they are heading back to school or starting nursery, check out MFM’s top tips on how to get them off to a great start. If that’s not enough, why not get them inspired with MFMs top pick of classic books.
