Overview

• Students in England spend around 31.5 hours taking GCSE exams, more than most countries.
• OCR proposes reducing the number and length of exams without compromising rigour.
• The report suggests creating an independent body to keep the curriculum updated.
• Teachers and educational leaders support the call for a more holistic approach to education.
• A government review, chaired by Professor Becky Francis, is set to evaluate curriculum and assessment reforms.