Education system for 11 to 16-year-olds is failing pupils, says Lords committee
The education system for 11 to 16-year-olds is too focused on academic learning and written exams – and reform is “urgently needed”, a House of Lords report calling for the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) to be axed has warned.
The current system is limiting pupils’ opportunities to study a broad and balanced curriculum and to develop core skills, the Education for 11–16 Year Olds Committee’s report published on Tuesday claims.
After hearing from witnesses including pupils, teachers, school leaders, academics and ministers, the cross-party committee argues change is needed to the 11–16 curriculum and assessment model to
