Education bosses watching GCSE situation closely

Wednesday, 12 June 2013 00:00

The Department of Education and Children has confirmed it's held meetings with overseas counterparts regarding proposed changes to GCSEs.

It says the Island could now break away from England's system if a planned overhaul went ahead.

UK Education Secretary revealed the plans yesterday which would see the current grading system of A to G grades being scrapped, less coursework and changes in the syllabus for core subjects.

Paul Craine, who is the coordinator for 11-19 education on the Island, says he is watching the developments closely:

(PLAY AUDIO ABOVE)

More from Isle of Man News

Plans submitted for new beauty salon in Douglas

There are plans to covert a flat into a new beauty salon in Douglas.
Wildfire warning as 27 degree heat forecasted this weekend

The Island's Fire and Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning due to high temperatures this weekend.
Will there be an update on the Island Plan's progress this month?

Will the government give an update on its progress before next year's general election?
Over 75s and pregnant women invited for free vaccine

The over-75s and anyone 28 weeks pregnant or more are eligible for a free vaccine.
Council's plans for £1.4m sunken gardens overhaul approved

Douglas Council's plans to renovate the promenade's sunken gardens have been approved.
New soft play centre opens

A brand new kids indoor soft play centre opens today.
Most scam emails are related to Manx.net

The government's cybersecurity centre says scams relating to manx.net accounted for the highest number of suspicious emails reported to it last month.
Chibbanagh Plantation fully open

A plantation is welcoming visitors once more after improvement work.