Phillipson sets new phonics test target for year 1 children

Bridget Phillipson will also confirm the introduction of a new mandatory year 8 reading test (PA) - (PA Wire)

The Education Secretary will set an ambition for 90% of pupils to reach the expected standard in phonics by the end of year 1.

Bridget Phillipson will set out the core tenets of the Government’s forthcoming Schools White Paper in a speech to the Confederation of School Trusts conference on Thursday.