I certainly don't think GCSE's are easy. However, I do think that the current system of exams at 16 and at Further Education level need to be changed. Personally, I think that GCSE's should be scrapped and that education should be compulsory to the age of 18. At 16 young people should be give the chance to go either academic or vocational. And more emphasis on personal achievement and not on Stats/League Tables. I mean what is "average"? If figures increase or decrease one year, does that change the "average" for the following year? The answer is No. Why not let teachers get on with what they do best... Teach.... not write reports for this, that and the other governmental department!

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