Young people

Pearson and OCR reports explain 2022 VTQ results delays

Covid-19 adaptations and inexperienced exam officers were among the issues

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Young people

Summer results delays affected nearly 21,000 students, Ofqual review finds

Exams watchdog unveils five-point plan to avoid repeat of 2022 results delays

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Young people

Here’s how a Baccalaureate could help close the growing 16-19 disadvantage gap

Poorer 16-19 year olds are falling further behind, writes Sam Tuckett, so here's what it'll take for a new...

Shane Chowen
Sam Tuckett
Young people

EPI warns of widening disadvantage gap for 16-19 learners

Report prompts renewed calls for 16-19 pupil premium equivalent

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Training Providers, Young people

Ending traineeships makes room for something better

A simpler and more responsive landscape of programmes for young people can only be a good thing, writes Stephen...

Shane Chowen
Stephen Evans
Training Providers, Young people

Ending traineeships could be devastating for young learners

Ending traineeships could be devastating, especially for entry level learners and specialist training providers, writes Jane Hickie

Shane Chowen
Jane Hickie
Apprenticeships, Training Providers, Young people

Five findings from Halfon’s education committee appearance

Traineeships and T Levels were among the topics of discussion

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Training Providers, Young people

Traineeships scrapped amid years of low starts

Training providers have slammed the move, calling it 'disastrous' and have called for an immediate reversal

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Young people

Digital skills: Government action is needed – but the right sort

New research shows ministers should focus on removing the unintended consequences of previous and current qualification reforms, writes David...

JL Dutaut
David Robinson