Review the KS2 writing assessment criteria regarding spelling (before 30.06.16)

Closed 392 signatures

What the petition asks

This year Y6 pupils have to meet criteria to reach the government's expected standard. All of it has to be met, as well as spelling, regardless of specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia. No matter how creative children are, they will not achieve the expected standard for their age.

We, as Y6 teachers, feel this will impact negatively on children's motivation to write and their self-esteem. This petition has been set up on behalf of such children who have worked hard all year, as well as parents who may not understand the consequences of this aspect of the education policy.
The government may say that children are allowed to use dictionaries, although this can stunt creativity and would not help children with spelling difficulties like dyslexia.

Timeline

7 Jun 2016	Petition opened for signatures
7 Dec 2016	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 392

Status Closed

Opened 7 Jun 2016

Closed 7 Dec 2016

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