Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePrime Minister Andy Burnham is set to unveil the biggest overhaul of the education system in 15 years, aiming to tackle a “lost generation” of one million young people who are unemployed or not in education. The reforms will prioritise technical training, putting it on an equal footing with academic qualifications, a significant shift from the previous emphasis on university pathways. Under the new plans, 14-year-olds will be able to combine core academic subjects with technical education linked to local job markets, gaining work experience and employer connections. The initiative seeks to provide clear, respected pathways for all young people, ensuring they develop skills relevant to local industries and have “no dead ends” in their educational journey. The proposals have been welcomed by business leaders and trade unions but have drawn criticism from the Tory shadow education secretary, Laura Trott. In fullBurnham to end prioritising university places in biggest schools reform for 15 yearsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Burnham targets ‘lost generation’ with major education overhaul
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePrime Minister Andy Burnham is set to unveil the biggest overhaul of the education system in 15 years, aiming to tackle a “lost generation” of one million young people who are unemployed or not in education. The reforms will prioritise technical training, putting it on an equal footing with academic qualifications, a significant shift from the previous emphasis on university pathways. Under the new plans, 14-year-olds will be able to combine core academic subjects with technical education linked to local job markets, gaining work experience and employer connections. The initiative seeks to provide clear, respected pathways for all young people, ensuring they develop skills relevant to local industries and have “no dead ends” in their educational journey. The proposals have been welcomed by business leaders and trade unions but have drawn criticism from the Tory shadow education secretary, Laura Trott. In fullBurnham to end prioritising university places in biggest schools reform for 15 yearsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
