Teachers' leader attacks government focus on early years testing

Laura McCardle
Tuesday, April 22, 2014

An increasing focus on formal learning and assessment within the early years is putting "undue pressure" on young children, Christine Blower, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers (NUT), has warned.

Christine Blower, general secretary of NUT, says the government is too focused on "formal learning and assessment" of young children. Image: NUT
Christine Blower, general secretary of NUT, says the government is too focused on "formal learning and assessment" of young children. Image: NUT

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