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World experts call for ‘shift of mindset’ in Welsh education

Wales will require a “shift of mindset and behaviour” across the education profession as it embarks on widespread reform, a panel of international experts has said.

The Wales Education Commission has brought together education thinkers from across the world to “share their expertise in support of the Welsh government’s work to improve education”.

The commission considered the quest for effective system leadership at all levels within Wales to be “of paramount importance”.

It welcomed the Welsh government’s ambition to create a “truly self-improving system” and “supported the continuing commitment to improving the performance of all and for all”.

In its second report to the Welsh education community, the commission stated: “Members stressed the need to create a culture for change, recognising that Wales has embarked on total system reform. This will require a shift of mindset and behaviour across the entire education profession.

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