Religious education GCSE will lose its appeal when the exam is toughened up - National Secular Society (blog)

National Secular Society (blog)

Religious education GCSE will lose its appeal when the exam is toughened up National Secular Society (blog) According to one story on a Christian website young people are "clamouring" for deeper understanding of religious perspectives. "The number of students taking the Religious Education GCSE had increased for the twelfth year in a row, according to ...

World famous philosopher chairs Cumbrian student debate - News & Star

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World famous philosopher chairs Cumbrian student debate News & Star Dr Peter Vardy, vice principal of Heythrop College at the University of London, chaired a one-day conference in philosophy and ethics for religious studies (RS) GCSE and A-level pupils from Netherhall School in Maryport; Trinity School and Austin ...

Soft subject GCSEs to be reviewed by Ofqual - Telegraph.co.uk

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Soft subject GCSEs to be reviewed by Ofqual Telegraph.co.uk GCSEs in English, geography, religious education and history will be reviewed by the examinations regulator amid concerns that the subjects have become too easy. By Tim Ross, Political Correspondent The review will investigate whether the courses are ... Tougher GCSE courses on the way this year to counter dumbing down fearDaily Mail all 2 news articles »

Hasmonean gives highest value in DfE league tables - Jewish Chronicle

Hasmonean gives highest value in DfE league tables Jewish Chronicle The EBacc score is complicated by the fact that some schools may take international GCSEs in some subjects, not all of which are counted by the DfE. The department has declined to accept religious studies for EBacc, despite lobbying by faith ... and more »

How to find the perfect place for your child - The Independent

How to find the perfect place for your child The Independent Even though the Government is doing some tinkering with the relationship between state and independent education – in particular, allowing free schools to be run by private groups and funded by the government – the landscape has not yet experienced any ... and more »