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Stop testing children on times tables, unions tell ministers

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Unions want to cut down on the number of exams pupils take in primary schools.

Tests on times tables are compulsory for all Year Four pupils at state schools in England .

Unions argue in favour of simplifying Year Six SATs exams to cut out the most difficult grammar questions.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is facing a curriculum review.

The review will be led by Prof Becky Francis , who previously served as an adviser to the House of Commons education select committee.

All state schools will be required to teach the updated curriculum once it has been confirmed by the Department for Education .

The review aims to strengthen core skills in reading, writing, and maths, ensure a broad curriculum including arts and vocational subjects.

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