New technical education routes will be available to 14-year-olds as Andy Burnham drives reforms to tackle youth unemployment.
The Prime Minister said he wants there to be “no dead ends” for young people coming out of education, and for technical pathways to be put on an equal footing with traditional academic routes.
From Year 10, pupils will be able to combine core academic subjects, like English and maths, with technical education linked to jobs available in their area.
The “prestigious” new technical pathways, which will pair skills training with work experience and connections with local employers, are set to be rolled out from September 2028.
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