The Latest Breaking News from eBacc

PE is essential for pupils’ wellbeing

If it wants to avert the obesity crisis, the next government must put physical education firmly back on the curriculum

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2023

GCSE pupils warned of ‘shock’ as 300,000 fewer top grades predicted

A return to pre-pandemic grading means this year’s results in England will be lower than last year.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023

Pupils and parents in for ‘shock’ as 300,000 fewer expected to get top GCSE grades

GCSE results are expected to be much lower than pre-pandemic

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023

Andy Burnham plans overhaul of education with MBacc

The Mayor of Greater Manchester wants to boost jobs-based vocational education.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Mayor Andy Burnham reveals how the new Manchester Baccalaureate will work

New system will help young people who don't want to go to university

Manchester Evening News · May 16, 2023

Ministers put £15m towards tackling decline in language learning in England

Exclusive: University College London to develop language programme in secondary schools over three years

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023

Government misses teacher recruitment target by almost a third

Data from the Department for Education (DfE) shows there were 29% fewer new entrants than needed.

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

‘Paltry’ languages take-up threatens Ebacc

Expert says decline in GCSE French and German puts qualification at risk

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2022

Languages learning in ‘slow recovery’ following the pandemic

Report finds Government could miss its EBacc target when it comes to foreign language learning.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

Furious parents say pupils are 'punished for being smart' at West Derby school

The English Baccalaureate scheme has caused concerns

Liverpool Echo · Jun 13, 2022