Writing
Commons · Question 18518 · Tabled 9 Dec 2024 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Question
Asked by Damian Hinds
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment has she made of the potential merits of writing by hand in learning to write lessons.
Answer
Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 17 Dec 2024
The department supports the development of strong writing skills at each stage of children’s education and development.In the early years foundation stage (EYFS), it is important for children to develop their fine motor skills in order to write and allow ...