The Chair of the Education Select Committee, Robert Halfon MP, has called for a radical re-think of England’s education system, including replacing GCSEs and A Levels for a ‘holistic baccalaureate’ for 18 year olds which recognises academic and technical skills and personal development. More details about his speech and some sector response can be seen here. The DfE has since published comments about the range of post-16 options already available and planned here.
