DESC introduces English assessment framework across all Island's primary schools

Plans to sets clear expectations for children's progress with reading and writing

All primary schools on the Isle of Man have adopted a new way to assess English.

The scheme, which has been piloted over the past 12 months, sets clear expectations for children's progress with reading and writing.

It aims to be rolled out in secondary schools as well by September next year.

Education Minister, Daphne Caine, admits standards previously haven't been where they'd like them to be: