‘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.
Man found dead in Island plantation
Police not treating death as suspicious
Manx Care 'reviewing' findings of landmark UK maternity reports
Inquiries are 'substantial and present important learning opportunities for all maternity services'
Public input sought to help shape the future of adult learning at UCM
Online survey now open
Seventh candidate to stand for election in Ayre and Michael
Steve Curphey is currently chair of Ballaugh Parish Commissioners