Tuesday, 3 September 2013

Yes, English and maths GCSEs are important. But not everyone can get a C | Lola Okolosie

'If we agree that our focus should be on students achieving grade C, we risk leaving the weakest students behind.' Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA
It is not often that I find myself applauding the policies of Michael Gove, the education secretary. Monday's announcement that 16-year-olds without a GCSE grade C in English and maths will be compelled to continue the subjects made me do just that. Yet, seeing the merit behind an idea does not mean it isn't flawed.
The reform, initially recommended by

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