Which GCSE subjects should be compulsory?

I would agree, but I wouldn't know what form this would take. If it's all really bland because of potential bias, and padded out with boring information then that'll likely backfire and put kids off politics. Obviously kids need to know how voting works and who's responsible for what, but that can be covered very quickly. Perhaps a more fluid course where kids debate various political statements from the past week in class, but this could be potentially difficult for a teacher to keep civil especially if they have PMQs as an example.

i think a subject with practical content (PE,ICT,DT,Dance,drama etc) should be compulsory

Languages. Go to Western Europe and almost everyone you meet is fluent in English as well as their home language. Why can't we be like that too? ICT as well, computer skills are an essential life skill nowadays and in poorer areas not everyone will have a laptop/desktop at home.

I'd support something that covers issues like careers, finances and even politics, as Labour will try and reduce the voting age to 16 when they win the next election. Maybe that could be incorporated into PHSE.

Science should be optional. I don't have a Science GCSE and I can't say it's had any impact on my life. All the basic stuff you actually need to know is taught in Years 7-9.

It's been over a decade since I was at school so apologise if this stuff aready exists!

Why, practical subject are no use at all to most academic people.

Compulsory subjects should be-

Maths
English Lit, Lang and Speaking
3 Sciences(is compulsory at my school but not everywhere)
At least 1 Language
History
At least 1 Extra humanities subject excluding history(Geography, RS, Business Studies)

why should history be compulsory , and it's nice to have at least 1 practical subject because it enhances student skills better than writing essay for all subjects , it can also open doors and interest that students never thought they could

History should be compulsory because it is very important to know what's happened previously so we can affect the modern day, and History isn't that difficult, so most people could get by. Practical subject are really boring and subjective, you can't even do examination papers for them and they generally don't gain much academic headway(apart from possibly Music)

it's peoples choice if they wanna learn about medicine throughout history or whatever history gcse teaches , and not everyone is cut out for essay writing so people do find it difficult unlike practicals which take little to no skill

But Jobs with practicals in them take little to no skill, and are quite low pay... Besides, practical subjects are irrelevant for anyone who doesn't want to do practical things, and its a waste of revision time.

-MATHS
-SCIENCES
-RS
-ONE HUMANITY
-COMPUTER SCIENCE
-ENG LANGUAGE


NOT English Literature
(I think this applies to my school) NOT a language

English Literature is useless and most students at my age know this. No it does not help you speak, read or write better, maybe faster under exam conditions but that's about it. Shakespeare's Macbeth and Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are irrelevant nowadays, and no student knows when they will need this

At least English Language has a section dedicated towards descriptive writing and Article writing which has its uses

Many students know that a language will NEVER help them as lot's of students don't want a career in languages. It only adds more stress to students and I don't think students would like to take it even if "it looks good on your CV"

RS should be compulsory, as in our politically correct era, knowledge of religion is so needed- no matter what, even if the religion is a pile of ******** or creates radical terrorists. This is because those who have little knowledge can be easily be swayed and indoctrinated by politicians or religious leaders- for good and for bad More right-wing extremist parties could emerge, or more left wing. More terrorists could emerge because they misinterpreted things of their own religion. No matter what Knowledge is needed. KNAWLEDGE is POWAH!!

I cba writing anymore

Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and English + A modern foreign language, a humanities subject, Latin, Classics, politics and Philosophy & ethics.
Latin is the fundamental building stone of the english language and is especially significant in scientific fields
Classics provides a more philosophical and civillied approach towards political arguments
Politics, removes bigotry and educates the population on the significance of a democratic system, the mechanisms of parliamentary reform and their power.
P & E- We live in a Christian country, therefre Christianity should be taught across all schools in the UK, to reinforce our sovereignty and identity, as well as encouraging students a more developed perspecitve to the value of life, being more accepting to the diverse spectrum of beliefs and culture.

Hmm...
Building *block* of the *English* language
Civilised
Perspective
Therefore
How does Christianity reinforce "sovereignty"?

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History is a subject which develops fundamental skills which are evidently critical in a plethora of careers, these skills such as being analytical, critical thinking, debating, considering alternatives, concluding, and relating factors together can be applied in every working environment, especially in engineering. The content you learn may not be important, but it is the derived skills that spark creative thought and intellectual discussion. If not, atleast something which is uttered throughout history is that "you learn from your mistakes", history makes you realise this, to a huge realistic extent. History explores a new perspective, by recognising the causation and consequences of a certain event, and possible influences it has on others, the important thing.

Definitely agree programming and fundamental computer skills should be taught rather than ICT as it stands right now, which is largely redundant.