'No excuses' for poor performance in Welsh schools

February 02 2011

Welsh education minister Leighton Andrews has outlined plans to bring about improvements in the country's schools.

In a speech entitled Teaching Makes a Difference, he said the government will work hard to tackle problems in the education system because "young people deserve better".

Mr Andrews noted that the right to access education and reach ones potential is at the heart of modern Welsh culture.

"Much of what we need to do will take time and it will be hard. It will require honesty, leadership and a new approach to accountability," he commented.

"We speak a lot about the rights of children and young people in the National Assembly for Wales. Children and young people have a right to expect high-quality teaching and that their schools are delivering high standards."

It was revealed last month that the spending gap between English and Welsh schools has increased, with local authorities in Wales now spending £604 less per year per pupil.

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