‘No change is not an option’.
So says the Education Minister after confirming his department is to launch a major public consultation over plans to extensively reform GCSE exams.
In schools in England, proposals have been laid out which will lead to tougher exams and a move away from coursework from 2015.
Wales and Northern Ireland have already rejected the changes.
Tim Crookall says Island education chiefs now have to decide the next step forward locally.
Manx Care chief executive apologises over recent service cuts
Teresa Cope says final on-Island service should be reintroduced next month
Educating parents and a focus on diet 'key to tackling obesity'
Treasury minister believes there should be more emphasis on what children eat
This morning's sailing cancelled due to severe gales
Tonight's crossing remains at risk with gusts of up to 70mph forecast
Treasury minister says delaying the budget would've caused problems
16 members voted for the financial plan while 8 were against
