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Welsh Government drops top 20 PISA target

The Welsh Government has dropped its target to be in the top 20 places of international education league tables by next year. Education Minister Huw Lewis says he instead wants to see Wales reach Pisa average scores in reading, maths and science in 2021.

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Five-year vision for Welsh education outlined

The Welsh Government has today set out its vision for education for 3 to 19-year-olds from 2015 to 2020.

The 'Qualified for Life' plan aims to develop a strong workforce, an engaging curriculum, internationally respected qualifications, and education leaders working together to improve standards.

The plan contains few new announcements, but rather ties together existing policies, such as the creation of new GCSEs, changes to A-levels and a stronger emphasis on the Welsh Baccalaureate.

The Welsh Government has changed its target for the Pisa rankings - and will introduce an annual 'Wales Education Report Card' from 2015.

Underpinning all of this is the simple aim that every child and young person should benefit from excellent teaching and learning. Today's document sets out where we want to be by 2020 and how we will ensure we get there.

It is a must read for everyone in the sector and will help to realise our ambition of an education system that is the best it can be, and among the best in the world.

– Huw Lewis AM, Education Minister

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