Brief outline of the EBacc and the role of GCSE Geography and History

1. English Baccalaureate A new quality standard at GCSE level

4. "The introduction of an English Baccalaureate target is a logical step to ensure that young people receive a rounded education." Libby Steele, head of education at the Royal Society

5. “ English Baccalaureate rightly builds on the foundations of the qualifications we already have…..To develop the highly skilled workforce businesses increasingly depend on, we must prepare pupils to compete in the global marketplace ” Miles Templeman, Director General of the Institute of Directors