ROSE IS NOT A ROSE
I am writing in response to Beverley Hughes' article in defence of the recommendations of the Rose Review (4 June), intended to reassure the early years sector. It did nothing to reassure me. While there may be much that is to be welcomed by those working in Key Stages 1 and 2, I believe that loud alarm bells ought to be ringing for those who work in the early years.
The recommendations that Ms Hughes was defending fly in the face of the evidence. Goals achieved by 28.3 per cent and 48.2 per cent of children are said to be 'within the grasp of a majority of children', in an attempt to justify retaining them - with the promise of yet more guidance. Given the overwhelming focus on Communication, Language and Literacy Development during the last four years, it is beyond belief that anyone can think the problem is that there is insufficient guidance in this area.
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