Key Stage 2 SATs results published by the government show that 61 per cent met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, up from 60 per cent in 2023.
The National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT) has outlined five proposals which aim to attract more people into the teaching profession.
Reviews from the Education Endowment Foundation have set out to highlight some of the key challenges for schools in teaching secondary maths and writing.
Labour has pledged to boost careers advice and work experience in schools and colleges as part of its plans to invest in work readiness and drive opportunity for young people.