A new plan for public education released by the Minns Labor Government today provides a clear direction for transforming the state’s school system and improving outcomes for all students, with a focus on strengthening the teaching profession.
Our Plan for NSW Public Education is a 4-year road map developed after unprecedented consultation with the education community across NSW, with contributions from an estimated 20,000 people.
The plan offers a stark contrast to the former Liberal National Government’s top-down corporate approach to education. Instead, it provides a clear direction for building an outstanding and equitable education system, informed by those best placed to understand how to improve student outcomes.
The plan has a strong focus on attracting and retaining high-quality teachers, especially in high-need locations and specialist subject areas.
The plan also contains commitments to:
- high educational expectations for every student
- high-quality, evidence-based teaching in every school
- improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for all students
- improve student wellbeing and engagement with school
- increase the proportion of children enrolled in preschool
- increase the proportion of students going into university, training and work after school
- strengthen trust and respect for the teaching profession and support staff wellbeing and development.
Get more information on the Plan for NSW Public Education.
Prue Car, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning, said:
“Every child in NSW deserves an outstanding education, which is the driving ambition behind our plan to rebuild public education in NSW and make public schools the first choice for families.
“I am proud to deliver this blueprint for the next 4 years, which reflects the aspirations of teachers, parents and students.
“It’s a plan to build an outstanding public education system where every child in NSW can succeed and thrive, irrespective of their background.
“By addressing teacher shortages and delivering high quality, evidence-based learning, we will ensure all our students receive the best possible education.”
Secretary of the Department of Education, Murat Dizdar, said:
“With this plan we’ll build on our very strong foundation of high-quality teaching and learning, equity for our students and families, and wellbeing for our students and school staff.
“Our vision recognises diversity makes us better and students perform best when they feel valued, are cared for and have everything they need to achieve success.”
