25 JANUARY 1963, Page 11

SIR, — May I suggest that there is yet another level upon

which the material taught in a sixth form may be decided—a level which is not evident in the pattern of subject hours as submitted by head- masters. Many teachers in individual subjects range so far from the examination syllabus that their teaching deserves the title of 'general studies' in the very best sense of that phrase; in this way, on the arts side at least, the situation may be less grave than that painted in your article.

ALAN M. HAY