The GCSE (Curriculum Wales) course needs to put a much greater focus on Welsh history
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2,744 signatures
- More than 250 signatures: considered by the Petitions CommitteeReached
- More than 10,000 signatures: considered for a debate in the SeneddNot reached
At the moment, school leavers in Wales will know more about the history of America and Nazi Germany than the history of their own country. The new GCSEs in History being introduced in September this year are likely to exacerbate this situation even further.
We need your support to ensure that learning the story of our country is put at the forefront, giving our young people the opportunity to understand and appreciate Welsh history as a central part of their education.
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The new GCSE History course was postponed for a year last year thanks to a successful campaign by history teachers across Wales who opposed the changes. At the time, it was hoped that the WJEC examination board and the Welsh Government would listen to their voice and review the course for the better. Unfortunately, that hasn't happened, and the situation continues without any meaningful changes.
Signatures by constituency
The Senedd's petitions website lists 2,538 of the 2,744 signatures under a Senedd constituency.
| Constituency | Signatures |
|---|---|
| Gwynedd Maldwyn | 454 |
| Ceredigion Penfro | 265 |
| Bangor Conwy Môn | 252 |
| Sir Gaerfyrddin | 218 |
| Caerdydd Penarth | 175 |
| Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr | 151 |