Just eight days into the Burnham premiership and we have ourselves the first big education announcement. Driven by Number 10 and the new prime minister himself, the speed that the new government announced the national roll out of the MBacc was breathtaking. Andy Burnham is clearly a PM who knows what he thinks and knows what he wants when it comes to education. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week subscribe Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits.