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Greater Manchester Baccalaureate 24/25 Infographic


This printable infographic details the different elements of the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc) that are launching and testing in the year 2024/25 for key audiences including, parents and carers, young people, educators and employers.

Download the MBacc 24/24 infographic (PDF, 2.1 MB)

A circular infographic showing the different elements of the MBacc which are launching and testing in 2024/25.

The elements launching and testing in the year 2024/25 are: 

  • The MBacc Gateway Toolkit: available via the GMACS website to support conversations, curriculum planning and awareness of the Gateways 

  • Equalex framework: 50 hours of high-quality work experiences tailored to each Gateway from years 9 to 11.  

  • MBacc employers on GMACS: 1,000 new industry placements across the Gateways. 

  • Annual Festival of Technical Education: showcasing post-16 technical education opportunities across Greater Manchester’s colleges. 

  • Testing Innovation to Deliver Digital Skills: Designing and rolling out the Applied Computing Certificate with Raspberry Pi as well as an exclusive pilot to develop digital agency.  

Email mbacc@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk to register your school or employer’s business in supporting the MBacc’s development.