On Wednesday the Commons Education Select Committee announced an inquiry into the English Baccalaureate and a call for evidence. It is very short, ending on 8 March.
The Committee is inviting written evidence on:
- the purpose and benefits of the E-Bac and its value as a measure of pupil and school performance;
- the choice of subjects included in the E-Bac;
- the implications of the E-Bac for pupils, schools and employers;
- international comparators for the E-Bac.
You have just over three weeks to respond. Evidence must be submitted by 8 March 2011 (preferably by email to educom@parliament.uk, marked ‘E-Bac inquiry’).
More about the English Baccalaureate
- We will promote achievement of a broad academic core at 16
(The Importance of Teaching – The Schools White Paper 2010; Department for Education) - Divided opinion: English Baccalaureate (BBC)