BBC – Staff Writer
“School inspectors have expressed fresh concern at literacy standards among 11 to 14-year-old pupils in Wales. A report by Estyn found the standard of reading and writing at key stage 3 much lower than children’s verbal skills. Inspectors also warned that pupils with communication qualifications were not always applying their skills in class. The Welsh government has welcomed the report and said its recently published National Literacy Programme set out a plan of action to improve matters.” (more)