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Testing 'deprives primary pupils'
Published: 06 December, 2007
Teaching for tests in maths and English deprives primary school children of a wide range of subjects, a study claims. Data from 802 of England's primary schools over the past 10 years showed these core subjects were taught at the expense of science, art and humanities. The Manchester University study found 51% of teaching was solely in maths and English, and blamed government pressure to raise standards in the basics. The curriculum was balanced to allow a creative approach, the government said. Dr Bill Boyle of Manchester's school of education said the real issue facing schools was the "huge deprivation of children's exposure to foundation subjects". Related articles: 
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