Q&A: GCSE shake-up

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As England's Education Secretary Michael Gove sets out his plans to replace GCSEs with a new qualification called the English Baccalaureate Certificate, we answer some of the key questions going forward.

Why does Michael Gove want to scrap GCSEs?

What are the key changes?

What is changing further ahead?

Hasn't Mr Gove said he wants a return of O-levels?

What's happening in the other nations?

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