Can't do triple science unless you're predicted at least a C in MFL

I think nickymanchester is right: it's connected with timetabling additional language lessons for those who need more help with MFL, which then leaves not enough time to teach all the material for the three separate sciences.

Honestly, how likely I getting a D in MFL if your child is doing well in the other subjects, well enough for triple science. It is very rare for a child to get all As and a single D unless there is something seriously wrong with the teaching. If you really think your DD is heading towards a D in languages then that should be the bigger worry, not the school rules.

For a child capable of doing 3 sciences who has no additional needs, a C in MFL is not a high hurdle, believe me!

ebacc is just something that schools are measured on. I would suggest that it is really bad that they are trying to stop children doing triple science - presumably in order to give them extra lessons on MFL - as this is just to make them look better in the league tables and is nothing to do with what is best for an individual child. Or at least that is how I look at it.

Thats ridiculous. Dyslexic DS got a D in his german, but has been top set science all the way through and now taking maths and physics A levels. He has an offer from a RG university for engineering. The school will be doing themselves a serious diservice by adopting such a policy.

It seems odd to judge likely performance in science by attainment in MFL. I would query this policy to see if it can be waived in certain circumstances.

I do not think there is anything wrong with PE GCSE for sporty people but it should not be compulsory. Also PE A level can be a useful 4th A level for aspiring Medics as it looks at the mechanics of the body so is not a waste of time for some.

There is also a common perception among parents posting on MN that Engineers do not need to write do do the job. They do. They write reports, put bids together to get jobs and write letters. They need to display a professional approach to work and that includes writing. Employers do want Engineers with good literacy skills.

My DS has a sort of similar issue - he is dyslexic and needs extra support for English so he has been put on the double science track for his options. He's top set for science, very good at it, and wants to do science A levels possibly (he's interested in engineering). The school is trying to do its best for him but...it seems wrong somehow. I'd rather he didn't do the compulsory PE or RE to be honest, than only did double science. (I have nothing against RE, I think it's a fabulous subject but I don't think he will do particularly well in it given his issues. I have many things against PE as a GCSE. Too many to number. )

It sounds very much like the school are just concerned with their ebacc figures rather than anything else