The Finnish education is one of the most successful educational systems in the world. It is very different from the system in the UK. What are its secrets? Two important factors are: reading is at the core of society and it has a simple, transparent phonic code. To read more click on this article from the Guardian newspaper.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2013/jul/01/education-michael-gove-finland-gcse?CMP=twt_gu