1. Give young students experience of life skills and careers.
2. Replace all SATs with individual student profiles.
3. At 14 let students choose a pathway which matches their aspirations.
4. Ensure all vocational courses are taught in excellent facilities by teachers with relevant real world experience.
5. At 16 students can specialise further or change pathways.
6. Vocational degrees endorsed by employers.
Posted by: Doctor Doityourself | 11.02.2009 05:32pm
It's about time the country woke up the were still following 19th century education practices that are out of date, outmoded and increasingly have less to do with the real world - hence the boredom and irrelevance. Time to wake up and get rid of the past, have a system that caters for and listens to learners and allows thenm to have choice and sho off their interests and skills instead of patronising young people. So why not offer greater flexibility and choice prior to 14 years of age. Go for it - make a change, get involved!