For the past 25 years, Wales has radically reshaped its education system, taking a radically different path from England.But it remains far ehind every other home nation in performance in reading, maths and science, according to a new report. So what's behind these poor scores?It launched a play-based curriculum for young children, abolished school league tables, and scrapped tests like SATs traditionally held in primary school. Its new curriculum gives schools greater freedom over what they teach, aiming to develop critical thinking.But it has its critics, and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) assessments don't make for pretty reading for the Welsh government.In the 2025 results, Wales was the lowest-performing UK nation, something that has happened in each of the tests since 2006, and the gap with England in particular is widening.We'll investigate why Wales is performing so poorly. Is it all down to the nation's alternative approach, or are there other factors at play?

For the past 25 years, Wales has radically reshaped its education system, taking a radically different path from England. But it remains far ehind every other home nation in performance in reading, maths and science, according to a new report. So what's behind these poor scores? It launched a play-based curriculum for young children, abolished school league tables, and scrapped tests like SATs traditionally held in primary school. Its new curriculum gives schools greater freedom over what they teach, aiming to develop critical thinking. But it has its critics, and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) assessments don't make for pretty reading for the Welsh government. In the 2025 results, Wales was the lowest-performing UK nation, something that has happened in each of the tests since 2006, and the gap with England in particular is widening. We'll investigate why Wales is performing so poorly. Is it all down to the nation's alternative approach, or are there other factors at play?

Wales has the UK's worst school results by far. We investigated why

Germany’s far-right, anti-immigration AfD party is on course for a major victory in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, potentially marking the first time a far-right party has led a government in Germany since World War II. With a campaign fronted by TikTok star Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD has surged in popularity, but it’s not without controversy. A win would likely send shockwaves through German politics and across Europe, heaping the pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz who is unpopular with voters. In this video, we break down the AfD's rise, look at their policies, and what a breakthrough victory could mean for Germany's future. Featuring an in-depth interview with British-German historian and journalist Katja Hoyer, we look at how Germany here and why the outcome is so important.

Germany’s far-right, anti-immigration AfD party is on course for a major victory in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, potentially marking the first time a far-right party has led a government in Germany since World War II. With a campaign fronted by TikTok star Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD has surged in popularity, but it’s not without controversy. A win would likely send shockwaves through German politics and across Europe, heaping the pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz who is unpopular with voters. In this video, we break down the AfD's rise, look at their policies, and what a breakthrough victory could mean for Germany's future. Featuring an in-depth interview with British-German historian and journalist Katja Hoyer, we look at how Germany here and why the outcome is so important.

Is Germany about to elect its first far right government since World War II?

As schools across the UK close today for the foreseeable future, it's an uncertain time for millions of children and young people as they lose the structure of a regular school day. Many, particularly younger children, will also be anxious and concerned about the virus. So how can parents talk to their children about what's happening - and what can you do to help them cope with not being at school for the next few months? ITV News Health Correspondent Emily Morgan and ITV News Science Editor Tom Clarke talk to Dr Max Davie, the officer for health improvement at Royal College of Paedatrics and Child Health, for some advice. Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - we'll be regularly releasing new episodes answering key topics around the pandemic. For the latest news, information and advice on coronavirus, go to itv.com/news

As schools across the UK close today for the foreseeable future, it's an uncertain time for millions of children and young people as they lose the structure of a regular school day. Many, particularly younger children, will also be anxious and concerned about the virus. So how can parents talk to their children about what's happening - and what can you do to help them cope with not being at school for the next few months? ITV News Health Correspondent Emily Morgan and ITV News Science Editor Tom Clarke talk to Dr Max Davie, the officer for health improvement at Royal College of Paedatrics and Child Health, for some advice.Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - we'll be regularly releasing new episodes answering key topics around the pandemic. For the latest news, information and advice on coronavirus, go to itv.com/news

As schools across the UK close today for the foreseeable future, it's an uncertain time for millions of children and young people as they lose the structure of a regular school day. Many, particularly younger children, will also be anxious and concerned about the virus. So how can parents talk to their children about what's happening - and what can you do to help them cope with not being at school for the next few months? ITV News Health Correspondent Emily Morgan and ITV News Science Editor Tom Clarke talk to Dr Max Davie, the officer for health improvement at Royal College of Paedatrics and Child Health, for some advice. Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - we'll be regularly releasing new episodes answering key topics around the pandemic. For the latest news, information and advice on coronavirus, go to itv.com/news

How to talk to your children about the virus and tips to help them cope with school closures

ITV News Science Editor Tom Clarke and ITV News Health Correspondent Emily Morgan explain how the test for coronavirus works, the concern among NHS staff who might be exposed to the virus but aren't being tested - and the new test being developed that could improve our understanding of the pandemic. Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - we'll be regularly releasing new episodes answering key topics around the pandemic. For the latest news, information and advice on coronavirus, go to itv.com/news

ITV News Science Editor Tom Clarke and ITV News Health Correspondent Emily Morgan explain how the test for coronavirus works, the concern among NHS staff who might be exposed to the virus but aren't being tested - and the new test being developed that could improve our understanding of the pandemic.Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - we'll be regularly releasing new episodes answering key topics around the pandemic. For the latest news, information and advice on coronavirus, go to itv.com/news

ITV News Science Editor Tom Clarke and ITV News Health Correspondent Emily Morgan explain how the test for coronavirus works, the concern among NHS staff who might be exposed to the virus but aren't being tested - and the new test being developed that could improve our understanding of the pandemic. Subscribe to be notified of new episodes - we'll be regularly releasing new episodes answering key topics around the pandemic. For the latest news, information and advice on coronavirus, go to itv.com/news

How coronavirus testing works, why NHS staff aren't being tested - and the good news about a new test on the way

In the first episode of this new podcast, ITV News presenter Mary Nightingale brings you a Q&A with ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi and GP Dr Sarah Jarvis to answer your questions about the latest coronavirus guidance announced by the government on Monday.

In the first episode of this new podcast, ITV News presenter Mary Nightingale brings you a Q&amp;A with ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi and GP Dr Sarah Jarvis to answer your questions about the latest coronavirus guidance announced by the government on Monday.

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