Gove was called before parliament today to answer MPs questions after details of planned changes, said to include introducing exams modelled on CSEs for less-able students and O-levels for the more academic, were leaked to the media.
Teaching unions have criticised the plan, saying it will create a “two-tier” system, but speaking to MPs, Gove argued the case for change.
“There are weaknesses with current GCSEs which privilege bite-size learning over deep understanding, pockets of knowledge over real learning,” he said.
“We have been considering how to address these concerns and plan to publish a consultation paper shortly.
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