Thankyou guys, I should also have explained that DS7 has been accelerated and is therefore expected to write. The NAPLAN definately bought the issue to light however the concern is reaching expected targets on the reports as I am already having to supply these to high schools (can you believe that).Having looked at his writing at school previously, I thought it was fine then having the teacher state it really wasn't I am now kicking myself. Thankyou for your suggestions I will definately take them on board. Sounds like Time might be the main answer here.