From next September, the Government will insist that all young children are taught to read in one particular way. The new official policy is the so-called phonics method. Before that it was "look and say". And before that it had been... phonics. Talk about such U-turns in policy. What is their impact on young people? Does it inspire confidence that the Government knows what it is doing?
What other changes have happened in schools? Talk about anything young people have noticed, from the short-lived vogue for writing in italics to the current buzz topics of bullying and truancy. Which trends are important and relevant to young people today, and which less so?
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
