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Foundation phase teaching 'inconsistent,' reports find

A series of reports have highlighted 'considerable variation' in how nurseries and schools are teaching three-to-seven-year-olds. They say the Foundation Phase programme is broadly having a positive impact on children and their learning.

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Welsh Government: we must improve consistency

The Welsh Government has admitted that more needs to be done, to improve the consistency of teaching within the Foundation Phase.

Education Minister Huw Lewis broadly welcomed today's reports, from Cardiff University and WISERD, which he said showed the flagship programme "is making a real difference."

These reports published today are good news for young people in Wales.

The message that we're getting from these reports is that those delivering the Foundation Phase feel that our popular early years initiative is making a real difference - especially for children from deprived backgrounds and those with Special Education Needs.

But there are lessons to be learned. The reports do tell us that we need to do more to ensure a consistent experience for all learners across Wales.

At present there is too much variation for learners from class-to class and from school to school. This must stop. Consistency is key if we're to deliver the same positive outcomes for our learners.

– Huw Lewis, Education Minister

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