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Literacy Teaching

Volume 494: debated on Monday 15 June 2009

11. To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what steps he is taking to improve the teaching of literacy in schools. (279169)

Primary literacy standards are the highest levels ever, and GCSE English pass rates are rising. The National Strategies support schools across England to strengthen the quality of literacy teaching, including phonics, and disseminate good practice. In particular, the ‘Every Child a Reader’ and ‘Every Child a Writer’ programmes support the neediest pupils' literacy development. We work closely with the Training and Development Agency to ensure that Initial Teacher Training providers offer the best possible training.