In May 2024, the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation launched the National Education Strategy 2024-2030. The strategy, which is built on three pillars, with 36 measures and 153 initiatives, charts a course for the next six years with a vision extending to 2050. This strategic plan addresses growing demands on the education system and prepares students for rapid economic, environmental and social changes. To accomplish this mission, the Ministry has engaged various stakeholders during the pre-consultation and public consultation phases, including experts from the OECD, also employing strategic foresight. 

With a person-centred approach, the strategy delves into the core of education. The Ministry believes that educators play a crucial role in shaping the aims and outcomes of our educational system. For this reason, the first pillar, Wellbeing, underscores the importance of educators' wellbeing alongside that of students. 

The second pillar, Growth & Empowerment, addresses the impact of megatrends such as digitalisation and globalisation. Shifting from standalone initiatives to accredited programmes, ensuring their alignment with the attitudes, knowledge, skills, and values needed to flourish in 2030 and beyond is one of the strategy flagships, reflecting the Ministry’s commitment to empowering individuals and shape the future. 

Underpinned by a belief that education is a fundamental tool through which everyone is given the opportunity to reach their potential, the third pillar is dedicated to Equity & Inclusion. This outlines the Ministry’s commitment to addressing social fragmentation and inequalities. 

The strategy plays a key role in achieving national EU targets and UNESCO’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 4. Monitoring and evaluation are integral components of this strategy. Through the strategy, the Ministry embarked on a paradigm shift in transforming education, aspiring to better serve the needs of students and educators, ultimately improving the quality of life for society at large. 

Source: Eurydice Unit Malta