Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school
The Conservatives said the plans risked "throwing away" progress made in recent years. Education Secretary Lucy Powell argued the new vocational GCSEs would give young people a "stronger connection" to careers, while the prime minister said it was a change from a "one size fits all" education system. This is the kind of subject that may be replaced by one of the new vocational GCSEs.
- ▪The Conservatives said the plans risked "throwing away" progress made in recent years.
- ▪Education Secretary Lucy Powell argued the new vocational GCSEs would give young people a "stronger connection" to careers, while the prime minister said it was a change from a "one size fits all" education system.
- ▪This is the kind of subject that may be replaced by one of the new vocational GCSEs.
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Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in schoolByBranwen Jeffreys, Education Editor and Kate McGough, Education Producer Published2 minutes agoNew vocational GCSEs will be introduced from 2029 for 14-year-olds alongside existing core academic subjects in England.The new subjects could include building and construction, business management and finance, and child development.A new national target for employers to help create 200,000 work experience opportunities for under 16s is also being set by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, as part of reforms to shake-up the education system to better prepare young people for the world of work.Education unions said the ideas were welcome but a clear strategy was needed to make them happen.
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