Curriculum and assessment review to consider reducing number of GCSE exams

The Labour Government launched a review of curriculum and assessment in schools and colleges (PA) - (PA Wire)

A review will consider reducing the “volume of assessment” at GCSE following concerns about the pressure that exams can place on pupils.

The interim report of the independent curriculum and assessment review has said it will consider whether the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) – a Government performance measure for schools in England – remains “effective”.