A cross-posting from the blog where I have been charting the progress of the GCSE Natural History. Since the election was called, the slow progress towards the next stage of the process: a full consultation on the specification's contents appears to have stalled.
The Wildlife Trusts have called on the government to take action to keep the GCSE Natural History on course.
The Natural History GCSE would bring young people closer to nature through hands-on learning, but delays are holding it back. 📚 🌳
— The Wildlife Trusts (@WildlifeTrusts) November 13, 2024
The Wildlife Trusts urge @GOVUK to move forward, empowering students to engage with our natural world!
Read morehttps://t.co/Wm0F6DBO8j
You can read the blog post from Jen Davis by clicking the link.
It ends with these words
The Natural History GCSE claims to prioritise nature connection and bringing theory and experiential learning together to support our future leaders. Surely, it’s worth exploring.
Now, a small army of new ministers and advisors – new not only to their roles, but to the legacy left by their predecessors, hold the potential of the GCSE in their hands.
Now, a small army of new ministers and advisors – new not only to their roles, but to the legacy left by their predecessors, hold the potential of the GCSE in their hands.
The next step is for the DfE to release the long overdue public consultation, where you can have your say. What do you want to see in the GCSE? How can we ensure that this becomes a truly accessible way for students to both learn about, and connect with the natural world?
Without the consultation, this opportunity will simply pass us by. We strongly urge the Government to take the next step and instruct DfE to launch the public consultation, unlocking the GCSE for the next stage of development.
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