11-plus faces review as part of education overhaul
A DECISION on the future of the 11-plus will be made next year, it is confirmed today, as part of a major overhaul of education.
A DECISION on the future of the 11-plus will be made next year, it is confirmed today, as part of a major overhaul of education.
The Education Department has outlined its new vision document, which seeks to create a 'world-class education system' and also includes reviewing the island's curriculum, devolving more decision-making to schools, and creating more opportunities for lifelong learning.
'Today's Learners; Tomorrow's World' will be presented at a public meeting on Wednesday 10 April at 7pm at St Sampson's High School as part of a wider consultation.
The States will debate the vision later this year.
More details on the report in today's Press.
The full report can be downloaded as a PDF here, or from the Education Department's website
The department says it welcomes feedback on the report, and comments can be sent in writing or via email to office@education.gov.gg until Monday 22nd April.
One of the videos linked from within the Education Department's report, in which Professor Ken Robinson talks about education reforms.
