
MBacc Year 2
Greater Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc): second year of delivery
Explore the different elements of the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate that are launching and testing in the second year of delivery (2025/26).
Building on what has worked well in year 1 and creating exciting new partnerships across all seven gateways, MBacc year 2 aims to:
1. Strengthen the clear line of sight to GM’s economy
Beeline for young people in at least 60% of our secondary schools: more young people will benefit from a revamped Beeline, a simple, attractive youth co-designed digital service connecting MBacc pathways to real jobs, virtual work experiences and opportunities to develop their skills
Work placements and experiences for young people:
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Equalex: 50% of schools will be working towards building 10 days’ worth of workplace experience for young people into the curriculum.
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T Level industry placements: sourcing innovative placements for post-16 learners and, together with colleges, employers, and young people, evolving an inclusive, ambitious system to help all young people get the right placement for them.
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Build back apprenticeships for 16–24-year-olds in key sectors.
2. Give young people the skills employers need
Digital skills
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Giving open access to specialised digital skills through Stages 2 and 3 of the new Raspberry Pi Certificate in Applied Computing for 15-19 year olds.
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Facing the present and future need for AI and Cyber skills through new partnerships to bring these to young people
Skills for Living
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10,000 16–24 year olds will gain essential skills for life, health, and careers through a UNESCO-endorsed Skills 4 Living open learning platform.
3. Make MBacc inclusive to widen opportunities
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Piloting an innovative mentoring programme for young people in, or at risk of entering the youth justice system.
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Designing and piloting new supported pathways with young people to increase their access to MBacc opportunities.
4. Equip adults to support young people’s MBacc journey
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60% of schools and colleges will be utilising more resources and tools via the MBacc Educator Toolkit.
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Working with the VCFSE sector to co-create meaningful engagement with families and communities.
There are also exciting new partnerships on the horizon:
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Introducing the UTC sleeve in GM in partnership with the Baker Dearing Trust
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Learning from The International Baccalaureate
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Inaugurating a new innovation group with leaders and influencers in GM’s education system, partnering with academics from across the UK
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Establishing new partnerships to accelerate delivery in three gateways led by the Employer Integration Board:
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Creative, Culture, and Sport
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Construction and the Green Economy
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Health and Social Care
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Find out how you can get involved with our ongoing MBacc initiatives