At least 90 per cent of pupils expected to take Ebacc subjects, says Morgan
In a speech at the Policy Exchange Morgan announced the proportional target, claiming that it would become a headline measure used for Ofsted inspections.
The focus on Ebacc subjects comes as part of the government’s focus on promoting core academic subjects, which it claims will open more doors for young people as they are more respected by universities and employers.
The aim of 90 per cent would represent a dramatic increase from the 39 per cent of pupils currently studying the Ebacc.
The National Union of Teachers have been critical of government focus on academic subjects. Responding to the plans, Kevin Courtney, Deputy General Secretary of the NUT, said: “Many students will be left disaffected by this news which appears to relegate arts and vocational subjects to second best options. Many skills and talents will go unrecognised and the subjects which schools and colleges offer students may well be reduced as a result.”
Brian Lightman, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, also expressed concern about the government’s Ebacc plans. He said: “It is our view that the choice of subjects should be more flexible to allow schools to have greater freedom in how they tailor the curriculum to the individual needs of each pupil.
“We are also concerned about the extremely difficult situation regarding teacher recruitment shortages and how this will impact on these plans.”
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