OCR has published its report, Striking the Balance: a review of 11–16 curriculum and assessment in England. This review was chaired by former Education Secretary Charles Clarke.

Our major report warns that the current volume and intensity of exams at GCSE is too high, and an overloaded curriculum is narrowing students’ education. It recommends rebalancing assessment away from sole reliance on exams at 16 – urging a more holistic approach across education from 11–16.

You can read more about the report in our news story and on our website.

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