When I was a governor at a local comp, I asked the head why youngsters were expected to do 9-10 GCSEs, when 5 good GCSEs were all that FE colleges required - and all that universities ever asked about.
Surely, I argued, students could concentrate on these 5, and spend the rest of their time studying subjects they enjoyed without having to sit an exam.
Fundamentally, he agreed with me, but said it's all about the league tables.
Pretty sad state of affairs, I reckon, but I understood.
Fast forward to today, when I have a GD just about to start year 10. She's a bright child - her ambition ATM is to be a surgeon.
AIBU to advise her to concentrate on the 5 GCSEs she needs, and 'coast' through the rest - telling her that the most important thing about her education is that she should enjoy it?
Connect with other parents whose children are starting secondary school on this forum.
Secondary education
5 GCSEs
Thegoddelusion · 19/06/2016 21:03
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