Summary
The 2005 White Paper, '14-19 Education and Skills' (Cm.
6476), set out a wide-ranging reform programme of the curriculum and
qualifications system with the aim of improving the general education and
training of teenagers.
This strategy document, 'Promoting Achievement,
Valuing Success: A Strategy for 14-19 Qualifications' (Cm. 7354), further
develops the proposals and examines the ways that reform can be
established.
This paper presents the Government's conclusions on
establishing a plan to improve and develop the educational opportunities for
14-19 year olds and is part of a consultation process on the strategy for 14-19
qualifications. It also sets out in detail the systemic changes that will be
needed to develop existing qualifications, specifically in England.
The
paper is divided into seven chapters:
- Introduction and Context
- Moving Towards a More Comprehensive and Coherent Qualification Offer
- Diplomas
- Reformed GCSEs and A Levels
- The Apprenticeship
Programme
- The Foundation Learning Tier
- Making it
Happen.
A Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
consultation is currently seeking views on the proposals set out in this paper.
The closing date for this consultation is 23 June 2008.
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