Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school
Summary
New vocational GCSE subjects will be introduced in England from 2029 for 14-year-olds. These courses will include options like building, business management, and child development, aiming to help young people prepare for work better.Key Facts
- New vocational GCSEs will start in 2029 for students aged 14 in England.
- Subjects may include building and construction, business management, finance, and child development.
- The qualifications will have national standards set by the regulator Ofqual to ensure they are equal to other GCSEs.
- These vocational GCSEs will gradually replace some existing qualifications like BTec tech awards.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a target for employers to create 200,000 work experience opportunities for under-16s.
- The courses will help students continue to related studies at college, such as V-levels and T-levels.
- Vocational subjects currently make up 7% of qualification entries at age 16 in England.
- Schools will need more specialist teachers and resources to offer these practical courses.
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