Get rid of SATS. Seriously, kids from my church are in year 4 and already learning for their SATS and getting stressed about them. Other countries, notably Russia, spend far less time in school (3 month summer holiday because it's too hot, 2 months in winter cos there's too much snow and they don't go for a whole day, only in the morning OR afternoon) and they do way better than us, usually being fluent in a second language before leaving primary school.
Get rid of the Curriculem and teach the kids some life skills.
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