GCSE exam times to be slashed under new government plans - It follows a curriculum review that criticised the amount of time ...

In proposals announced tomorrow, Labour will cut GCSE exams, simplify primary school tests and scrap a drive against 'Mickey ...

PM says his own childhood studying music has convinced him of the value of arts education - as national curriculum faces ...

The final curriculum review report, commissioned by Labour last year, has recommended exam volume at key stage 4 be reduced ...

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CORONATION Star Tina O’Brien got emotional as she praised her daughter Scarlett Thomas’ incredible singing voice. The actress ...

NEPO-BABY Scarlett Thomas has showcased her sensational singing talent after ditching her GCSE exams in favour of showbiz stardom. Fans said she had picked up the performing bug from her Corrie star ...

There has been mixed news for the provision of music education in the UK following the publication of this year's GCSE and A Level results. It was confirmed that over 38,000 students took GCSE music ...

Today’s GCSE results reveal that music has one of the highest increases in uptake, of any subject in 2025. More than 38,000 students took GCSE music in 2025, an increase of 6.1% compared to 2024. In ...

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