A series of reports and analyses have highlighted significant concerns regarding the state of education in Wales, indicating that pupils in Wales are only performing as well as disadvantaged children in England, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). An explosive report has called for a halt to Wales' education reforms, citing falling standards. It has been suggested that the overhaul of the GCSE system in Wales should be delayed as part of a larger reevaluation of the education system, termed a 'big rethink'. The performance of Welsh schools has been described as well below that of English schools and declining relative to both England and the OECD by PJTheEconomist. Factors such as spending levels, poverty, and ethnicity do not fully explain the disparity in performance, pointing to issues with accountability and curriculum. Additionally, it was noted that Welsh pupils are no happier, underscoring the urgency of addressing these educational challenges.
Report calls for delay to GCSEs overhaul as part of 'big rethink' of education in Wales https://t.co/WXNlpWQU7Z
Welsh school performance well below English and falling relative to England and OECD. Average Welsh pupils do as well as poorest English ones. Can’t be explained by spending level, poverty or ethnicity. Need to look at accountability and curriculum. (And Welsh pupils no happier). https://t.co/fqY22y0mLv
Wales' GCSE overhaul should be delayed, says report https://t.co/ukLkUn048y
Wales' education reforms not working and need to be halted, explosive report on falling standards finds https://t.co/CIp6pPiEbF https://t.co/IezAH0TKon
Pupils in Wales perform only as well as disadvantaged children in England – IFS https://t.co/E7DRO6W58Q