NDM6188 - Assembly Debates

Tabled on 07/12/2016 | For debate on 07/12/2016

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes Wales' performance in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's 2015 Programme for International Student Assessment, which were published on the 6th December 2016.

2. Regrets that scores in reading, maths and science were lower in 2015 than in 2006.

3. Calls upon the Welsh Government to develop a clear strategy with measurable targets and a clear timetable to ensure improvement in PISA 2018.

'Programme for International Student Assessment results - UK'

Amendments

NDM6188-1 | Tabled on 08/12/2016

Add as new point 3 and renumber accordingly:

Believes that this is a result of 16 years of inadequate Labour education policies.

NDM6188-2 | Tabled on 08/12/2016

Add as new point at end of motion:

Urges the Welsh Government to pursue reforms to the curriculum, initial teacher education and teachers' professional development.

NDM6188-3 | Tabled on 09/12/2016

Delete point 3 and replace with:

Notes the OECD's reflections following its return visit to review the Welsh education system that many things are in place now that are putting Wales on a more promising track.

Recognises that to drive up standards there must be an emphasis on leadership, teaching excellence, equity and wellbeing for learners.