This consultation seeks views on proposals for how we should move to achieve the vision set out in the 14-19 Education and Skills White Paper, of a qualifications system in which every young person can prepare themselves through education and training to make a success of their life.
14-19 HE Newsletter
11 December 2007 - The Newsletter for Higher Education updates on the progress of the 14-19 educational reform programme is now available. The Educational reforms are extensive:
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Changes to A level
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Introduction of the new Diplomas
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Introduction of an Extended Project
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Inclusion of Functional Skills (English, mathematics and ICT) into GCSE and Diplomas
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Reform of Key Stage 3 and GCSE
2nd Annual 14-19 Diplomas Conference
20 September 2007 - The 2nd Annual 14-19 Diplomas conference brought together an audience of over 400 consortia members, including senior managers from FE colleges, schools, Local Authorities, central government, awarding bodies, universities, and private and voluntary providers.
The conference heard key announcements from Government, the QCA and the LSC, and case studied good practice from the pathfinders and Diploma Development Partnerships.
Click here to download podcasts of the speeches at this important event.
