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 education overhaul in 15 years, aiming to tackle a “lost generation” of young people not in education, employment, or training. The reforms will end the system that prioritises university preparation, instead placing technical training on an equal footing with academic qualifications. Under the new plans, 14-year-olds will be able to combine core academic subjects with technical education linked to local job opportunities, including work experience. Mr Burnham stated the goal is to ensure “no dead ends” for young people, valuing “the hard hat every bit as much as the graduation cap”. The initiative has been welcomed by business leaders and trade unions, though it has faced criticism from the Tory shadow education secretary, Laura Trott. In fullBurnham to end prioritising university 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
Andy Burnham to unveil plans to help ‘lost generation’ of young people
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 education overhaul in 15 years, aiming to tackle a “lost generation” of young people not in education, employment, or training. The reforms will end the system that prioritises university preparation, instead placing technical training on an equal footing with academic qualifications. Under the new plans, 14-year-olds will be able to combine core academic subjects with technical education linked to local job opportunities, including work experience. Mr Burnham stated the goal is to ensure “no dead ends” for young people, valuing “the hard hat every bit as much as the graduation cap”. The initiative has been welcomed by business leaders and trade unions, though it has faced criticism from the Tory shadow education secretary, Laura Trott. In fullBurnham to end prioritising university 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
