UK government launches consultation on Natural History GCSE

The UK government has opened a public consultation on a new Natural History GCSE. The move brings the subject closer to implementation in secondary education. Officials say the consultation will gather feedback from teachers and experts. The draft curriculum aims to integrate biodiversity and ecosystem study. It follows calls for stronger environmental education in schools. The consultation period will run for several weeks to collect responses. Findings will inform the final syllabus and assessment format. Stakeholders are urged to submit their views before the deadline.