In March, Ofsted, the UK’s Office for Standards in Education, unveiled a pivotal report titled Telling the Story: the English  Education Subject Report. It highlights the significant strengths of British education across various schools and identifies potential areas for improvement. Key highlights of the report include a marked improvement in English reading instruction, with schools placing a higher priority on developing students’ reading skills through substantial investments in phonics programs and teacher training. However, the report identifies a gap in teaching strategies for advancing English fluency and comprehension once basic reading skills are established. The report indicates a tendency to overlook the importance of spoken language. Additionally, the UK writing curriculum often introduces complex tasks too early before students have acquired essential knowledge and skills.