T Level action plan, Sector Reaction
The Department for Education (DfE) has today released its plan to further support and expand T Levels, as part of their ongoing commitment to transform…
Post-16 education refers to the academic and vocational pursuits undertaken by students aged 16 and above, following the completion of their compulsory education. It encompasses a diverse range of options, including further education colleges, sixth forms, apprenticeships, and vocational training. This phase empowers students to delve deeper into subjects of interest, shaping their academic and professional pathways.
No, post-16 education is not compulsory in the same way as primary and secondary education. While students are required by law to remain in education or training until the age of 18 in the United Kingdom, they have the flexibility to choose between full-time education, apprenticeships, or other training programs. This flexibility aims to cater to individual interests, career aspirations, and learning styles, encouraging a more personalised educational journey.
Navigating the post-16 landscape can be both exciting and challenging, as students weigh their options and make decisions that will significantly impact their future. Whether opting for A-levels, vocational courses, or apprenticeships, the overarching goal is to provide students with the tools they need to thrive in their chosen paths beyond the confines of compulsory education.
Post-16 education opens doors to specialised learning, empowering students to explore their passions and prepare for the next stages of their academic and professional journeys. As young individuals embrace this transformative phase, they embark on a trajectory that lays the foundation for lifelong learning and success.
The Department for Education (DfE) has today released its plan to further support and expand T Levels, as part of their ongoing commitment to transform…
The future government must reform the apprenticeship levy, introduce a young person’s guarantee to education and training, and establish a national social partnership body, the…
For over 40 years, Human Capital theory has underscored the various UK skills policies implemented by different governments. While a number of institutions and initiatives…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 734, February 24th 2024: Is Policy Churn Being Detrimental to FE? This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal by FE…
With the opinion polls indicating a return to power for the Labour Party – in what is an expected general election year – the skills…
In 2015, the government launched its review of post-16 education and training institutions across England. One of the areas the review considered was the ‘need…
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The government’s record on education funding is particularly woeful in respect of colleges, says Anne Murdoch, college leadership adviser at the Association of School and…
The recent publication of the Education Select Committee’s report into reform of post-16 education deserves careful consideration. In this article, Simon Ashworth sets out his…
Rushing ahead with major reforms to post-16 qualifications risks leaving young people stranded without suitable qualification pathways and deepening worker shortages in key sectors, the…
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