Rishi Sunak is considering a major reform of A-levels in England which could see the introduction of a new “British baccalaureate”.

The prime minister’s plans could include the compulsory study of maths and English up to the age of 18, according to newspaper reports.

The shake-up of A-levels would be controversial - but no final decision has been taken.

Labour said the proposals were an “undeliverable gimmick”.

  • primal_buddhist@lemmy.world
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    Seems sensible but if we imagine that by some measure, like PISA, our children seemed to be stagnating or going backwards, who will be accountable? Then a PM will say, elect me and i will take responsibility.

    It’s annoying but also inevitable for as long as we demand that our PMs fix things and be accountable.

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      I can guarantee that if the schools are well funded by the government and ran by teachers, the UK’s PISA scores would be among the best in the world.