Why More Reading Tests Won't Fix Literacy Crisis
New analysis reveals why increased testing fails to improve children's reading skills and identifies the evidence-based strategies that actually work in UK classrooms.
New analysis reveals why increased testing fails to improve children's reading skills and identifies the evidence-based strategies that actually work in UK classrooms.
Major disruption on M4 as emergency services respond to serious collision between junctions 10 and 11, causing extensive delays and diversions during Wednesday evening rush hour.
Major disruption on M40 after serious multi-vehicle collision between junctions 6 and 7 near Watlington. Emergency services rush to scene with air ambulance deployed.
Severe delays on the M60 near Manchester after multi-vehicle collision between J10 and J11. Emergency services on scene with long queues building - latest traffic updates.
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Residents of Georgetown, Massachusetts are at breaking point as frustrated motorists create their own traffic rules at a notorious intersection, with non-stop honking turning their peaceful neighbourhood into a cacophony of chaos.
Severe disruption hits M6 in Cheshire as major collision between junctions 16 and 17 causes extensive closures and 90-minute delays during Tuesday rush hour.
Severe delays on M11 after multi-vehicle collision between junctions 8 and 9. Emergency services on scene as motorists face 90-minute queues and diversions during Thursday morning rush hour.
Severe delays on M1 southbound after multi-vehicle collision between J23 and J22 near Leicester, with emergency services scrambling to clear the scene and miles of tailbacks forming during Thursday afternoon rush.
Major disruption on M1 southbound with severe delays after multi-vehicle collision between J23 and J22. Emergency services on scene as motorists face hours of delays.
Severe disruption on M5 southbound after multi-vehicle collision between J16 and J17 causes 7-mile queues, hour-long delays, and emergency service scramble during Tuesday morning rush hour.
Severe disruption on Manchester's M60 after multi-vehicle collision between J15 and J16 causes 7-mile queues, major delays on M61 and M62, and hour-long hold-ups for rush hour commuters.
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Severe delays on major Northern motorways after serious multi-vehicle collision closes lanes and creates 60-minute queues during Wednesday evening rush hour.
Major disruption on Britain's busiest motorway as lorry collision closes three lanes near Chertsey, causing 90-minute delays and traffic gridlock during morning rush hour.
A major lorry fire has forced the complete closure of the M25 in Surrey, causing severe 90-minute delays and miles of queues during Tuesday's rush hour. Emergency services remain on scene.
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Westminster Council introduces controversial 10mph speed limits across central London in bold move to improve road safety and reduce emissions, affecting major tourist areas.
Bristol's Labour-led council faces mounting backlash as drivers report constant stalling and traffic chaos following controversial 10mph speed limit trial on key residential roads.
Severe travel disruption on M1 southbound after multi-vehicle collision between J23 and J22 causes major delays during Friday rush hour. Emergency services on scene.
Severe delays hit the M6 in Cheshire after emergency closure between junctions 16 and 18 causes massive tailbacks and major disruption for motorists.
A motorist's attempt to avoid London's ULEZ charge by removing their number plate was caught on camera, resulting in fines and proving no vehicle escapes the surveillance net.
Severe disruption hits the M4 near Reading as emergency repairs force complete closure between junctions 10 and 11, causing massive tailbacks and diversion chaos for Thursday commuters.
Major disruption on the M6 in Cheshire as serious collision between J16 and J17 causes severe delays, with emergency services working at the scene and motorists facing lengthy diversions.
Frustrated residents in a Spanish village create homemade road signs in English to stop foreign HGV drivers from getting stuck on their narrow streets after official pleas for help went unanswered.
Emergency services rush to serious bus collision on A66 near Keswick as major Cumbrian route faces extended closure, causing severe traffic disruption across Lake District.
Essential travel warning issued for M25, M5 and M6 as major roadworks and breakdowns threaten hours of delays - plan your journey now to avoid being stuck in traffic misery.
A man has died after being struck by a vehicle on the A40 in West London during early morning hours. Police are appealing for witnesses to the fatal collision that closed the major route for several hours.
Major disruption on M4 near Swindon after serious multi-vehicle collision closes lanes during busy travel period, causing extensive delays and diversions.
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