The Education Secretary’s expected to set a target for 90% of pupils to reach the expected standard in phonics by the end of Year 1.

Bridget Phillipson’s speaking at the Confederation of School Trusts conference later.

She’ll also unveil plans for students to take a mandatory reading test when they’re in Year 8.

Griffin Primary in Wandsworth and Chinthurst School in Tadworth are expected to implement the new phonics and reading measures

Unions have praised the government’s ambition but are calling for a clear plan on how improved standards will achieved.