The boys falling behind in maths and reading

By Alexandra Smith
Updated August 23 2017 - 7:00am, first published 5:41am
One in five boys in year 3 have an emotional or behavioural problem, according to new research. Photo: Virginia Star
One in five boys in year 3 have an emotional or behavioural problem, according to new research. Photo: Virginia Star

One in five boys in year 3 have an emotional or behavioural problem that sees them lag a year behind their peers in reading and numeracy, according to research that stresses the mental health of young people needs to be a focus in primary schools.