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One of Wales' largest teaching unions has threatened to strike over the Welsh government's new plans to improve literacy and numeracy standards.One of Wales' largest teaching unions has threatened to strike over the Welsh government's new plans to improve literacy and numeracy standards.
NUT Cymru says there has not been enough discussion between government and teachers over the so-called Literacy and Numeracy Framework (LNF).NUT Cymru says there has not been enough discussion between government and teachers over the so-called Literacy and Numeracy Framework (LNF).
Education Minister Leighton Andrews is due to unveil plans for national standards later on Monday.Education Minister Leighton Andrews is due to unveil plans for national standards later on Monday.
The Welsh government disputes claims that the plans will increase workloads.The Welsh government disputes claims that the plans will increase workloads.
Literacy and numeracy levels in Wales have been a concern for the Welsh government for a number of years.Literacy and numeracy levels in Wales have been a concern for the Welsh government for a number of years.
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Last year, Wales lagged behind England, Scotland and Northern Ireland in the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa).Last year, Wales lagged behind England, Scotland and Northern Ireland in the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa).
Mr Andrews is expected to outline his plans to set national standards including annual reading tests for children from seven to 14 years old and more than £6m for a schools support programme.Mr Andrews is expected to outline his plans to set national standards including annual reading tests for children from seven to 14 years old and more than £6m for a schools support programme.
Most schools in Wales currently use reading tests and many use some form of maths or numeracy testing.Most schools in Wales currently use reading tests and many use some form of maths or numeracy testing.
The Welsh government aims to introduce a consistent approach to testing and provide a more accurate reflection of pupils' abilities and progress.The Welsh government aims to introduce a consistent approach to testing and provide a more accurate reflection of pupils' abilities and progress.
It disputes the NUT's claim that the new plans will increase workloads.It disputes the NUT's claim that the new plans will increase workloads.
As a last resort, the union has told BBC Wales its 13,000 members in Wales would be willing to strike unless their concerns are addressed.As a last resort, the union has told BBC Wales its 13,000 members in Wales would be willing to strike unless their concerns are addressed.
David Pedwell, executive headteacher of Bryn Celyn and Oakfield Primary Schools in Cardiff, told BBC Radio Wales that "no-one disputes the fact that we need to improve standards".
But he said the feeling was that there was a need for greater discussion to ensure pupils' are assessed accurately as any new framework will not necessarily be "comparing like with like".
"There is a danger here a lot of children will feel that they have under achieved from these tests and that is not going to motivate pupils or teachers for that matter," he said.