UK education secretary warns early GCSE teaching risks 'exam factories'

UK Education Secretary Lucy Powell announced plans to end the widespread practice of teaching GCSE content to pupils before year 10, as part of a national curriculum overhaul. The proposal aims to reduce disengagement but faces implementation uncertainty. This signals a policy shift in England's education system, potentially affecting school practices and curriculum design.

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