Our response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review final report
Today's report represents an important step towards preparing young people for successful and fulfilling futures.
We know that the policy activity and announcements on vocational education and training in England from the government is set to continue over the coming days, weeks and months.
Today's report represents an important step towards preparing young people for successful and fulfilling futures.
On 20 October, the government published its Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, setting out significant reforms to vocational education in England. We know you'll have questions about what this means for you and your students, and we want to provide you with clear information and reassurance.
Responding to the government’s Skills White Paper released on 20 October, Freya Thomas Monk, Managing Director of Pearson Qualifications, said:
“The Skills White Paper marks a shift in the system of vocational education for young people that will help tackle the UK’s widening skills gap in industries vital to economic growth.
The Curriculum and Assessment Review is a milestone for education and skills in the UK – and it’s just the start. As we turn recommendations into further action, we’ll keep working with students, teachers, partners and sector experts to drive manageable and truly impactful change.
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