A morning Twitter discussion highlighted this curiosity: In order to count in the EBacc statistics a student needs to get an English Language GCSE or an English (combined) GCSE. English Literature, on its own, can't count. In order to count in the ABacc statistics a student … Read More
NB: If you're looking for an explanation of what the EBacc actually *is* try my other post explaining it here. If you want to know about university EBacc requirements, read on In a word 'Yes'. There is no university that currently … Read More
My feelings on subjects included in the EBacc are fully laid out here, but my basic gripe is that the 'humanities' requirement which includes just Geography or History makes no sense. Humanities isn't defined that way in any major university, … Read More
The "English Baccalaureate" is (currently) a set of subjects that, if taken at GCSE, add up to you getting the 'EBacc'. So far the EBacc exists as an idea rather than as a certificate, but plans are afoot to ensure … Read More
*If you are looking for basic info on the EBacc (e.g. subjects included, how it affects certification) this post about 'what is the ebacc' might be more appropriate). If you want to know the reasons for the subjects included, read on!* Schools … Read More
Dear Future Education Ministers, Here's an idea. Why not set up a committee called "The Curriculum Review Panel" [I know it sounds familiar but bear with me]. It would re-write sections of the curriculum each year, or in rolling blocks. For … Read More