Some people argue that primary schools focus too much on formal learning. To what extent do you agree with this opinion? How important do you think it is for children to play as well as learn in the primary school classroom?

It is sometimes claimed that primary education gives too much attention to formal subjects, such as maths and literacy.

There is a common concern that primary education has become overly academic, with children spending too much time on formal subjects and too little on other activities.

It is often claimed that primary education has become excessively concerned with formal subjects.