Magnus Bashaarat, head of Bedales School, writes in support of a recent proposal by the chairman of the education select committee, who argued that GCSEs should be replaced with a baccalaureate.

Jane Prescott, head of Portsmouth High School, writes that the introduction of a baccalaureate may mean the “one size fits all" approach of GCSEs is delayed to 18. See the third letter down.

Mark Lehain, director of Parents and Teachers for Excellence, writes in Tes that calls for GCSEs and A-levels to be scrapped 'must be rebuffed'.

The Daily Mail discusses the guilt felt by a number of parents who 'sacrifice and save' to privately educate their child. By Sadie Nicolas. The article quotes Shaun Fenton, head of Reigate Grammar School and chair of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference.

The Guardian editorial argues that addressing inequality caused by independent schools is in the interests of the country as a whole.

Matthew Burke, head at Westbury House School, argues that careers education should begin as early as possible so children can begin to see links in the areas they are studying.

Staff who seem eager to work “unusual hours” may be committing fraud, according to guidance from the Department for Education (DfE) that highlights warning signs of employee fraud. Schools Week.

The National Deaf Children's Society has revealed deaf children are falling behind their peers from primary school through to GCSE. By Katherine Sellgren, BBC News.

Until confirmed age verification is introduced by dating apps, The Telegraph details how parents can help curious children to stay safe. By Tanith Carey.

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