‘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.
Multi-million pound Villiers development recommended for approval
Planning Committee due to make decision next week
IoM 'must use voice on international stage'
MHK says public's views must be represented
Rosalind Ranson row draws to a close
Tynwald debates the findings of a probe into its management
'Not appropriate' for gov't to help individuals in struggling hospitality sector
Enterprise minister says other options need to be looked at to support industry as a whole
David Scott and Jean Teare elected to Port St Mary Commissioners
382 ballots were counted giving a 25 percent turnout
Do you have a Guild trophy to return?
Appeal from organisers ahead of this year's event
