Schools to be told to delay GCSE teaching until Year 10
Education · First reported 8 Nov, 14:43 · Updated 15:46
The government says pupils in Years 7 to 9 should have learning that is more engaging than GCSE preparation. Secondary schools will be told to begin GCSE teaching in Year 10, according to the reports.
- The government says pupils in Years 7 to 9 should have learning that is more engaging than preparing for GCSEs.
- Secondary schools will be told not to teach GCSEs until pupils reach Year 10.
- The reports describe the change as part of a curriculum overhaul and say its aim is to keep younger pupils engaged.
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- GCSE teaching
- Schools will be told to wait until Year 10.
- Pupils affected
- Years 7 to 9 pupils.
- Stated aim
- To keep younger children engaged.
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