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Originally Posted by Livia
Around 40% of kids leave school in England with no qualifications, so it's clear the current system isn't working. I see this as a positive move.
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I agree there are numerous reports from employers that even basic levels of literacy and numeracy from youngsters with "qualifications" are well below the expected minimum levels. Clearly something isn't working and it looks like the examinations themselves have evolved into a mish mash of modules/practicals/coursework etc... so much so that one could even fail the actual final exam but still pass the overall GCSE.
Perhaps a more formalised examination which sets the bar a bit higher may lead to improvements in education standards.