‘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.
Storm Bram highlights need to progress sea defence schemes, says minister
Michelle Haywood discusses plans to improve coastal infrastructure
Climate change referendum wasn't pragmatic, argues minister
Tynwald members reject Middle MHK Stu Peters' proposal
No wider risk to public after 'isolated' scabies outbreak, says Manx Care
The situation is being 'carefully monitored'
Work underway to find new site for Douglas allotments
Land at Johnny Watterson's Lane needed for burial plots at Douglas Lawn Cemetery
