Motion NDM6188 as amended:

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. 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.

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

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