About 20,000 vocational courses are being changed ‘between academic and technical options’; the technical courses will be targeted at a specific occupation and teach common math, English and digital skills. The government believes this will simplify the vocational course system and allow the most efficient courses for young people and teach them the skills needed specifically for the UK economy. The courses are followed by an apprenticeship and set to begin in 2019. Lord Sainsbury’s Report highlighted the fact there were
The UK decided to leave the UK on the 23rd of June, however, the vote was close with 52% voting to leave and 48% to remain. Majority of 18- to 24-year-olds, 75%, voted to remain and many 16 and 17 years were upset they were not allowed the opportunity to vote for a change in an economic and political system. This disproves the belief that young people are dismissive about politics and many continue to either feel jubilation or displeased
Poor pupils are still being let down by the English education system, Ofsted boss Sir Michael Wilshaw has warned. In a speech on Thursday, he will highlight the “appalling injustice” of children from poorer homes continuing to fall behind their wealthier peers. Sir Michael will call for a tougher stance on “feckless parents” who allow children to break school rules. The Department for Education said every child, no matter what their background, deserved a world-class education. He will also defend testing in
The EU referendum has led to a surge in young people registering to vote. Government data shows that after the deadline was extended for registering to vote young people (under 34) accounted for 56%, in comparison to 9% in the over 55 age group. Commenters believe the increase in young people voting will be a boost for the Remain campaign, as young people are more likely to vote to remain in the EU. Young people continue to be told by
