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flag The UK will test 13-year-olds' reading skills starting 2028–29 to boost literacy, especially for disadvantaged students.

flag The UK government plans to introduce mandatory reading tests for 13-year-olds in England, aiming to support disadvantaged students and improve literacy, with results shared with officials but not published in school rankings. flag The move, part of an upcoming Schools White Paper, follows declining reading enjoyment and aims to address gaps in secondary education, though unions warn it could become an accountability tool, risking narrowed curricula and added stress. flag No standardized tests currently exist for Year 8, but students take Sats at Year 6 and a phonics check in Year 1. flag The government has pledged nearly £30 million to literacy, and the test is expected to begin in 2028–29. flag The White Paper and final curriculum review are due later in 2025.

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