Choosing the right direction
Can we stop pushy parents from ruining kids’ education?
Ever since the 1850s, report after report has noted the wretched state of provision for practical learning skills in this country. The reasons for this failure lie deep in our social and economic history. Until we can focus public resources on the needs of the millions in our society who are still dominated by inequalities based on class, it seems that little will change.
Our round table participants identified several themes that underpin the success of the new 14-16 options, vocational A-levels and apprenticeships: provision of places for young people, cohesion, attitude and celebration.
With contributions from Matt Rodda, Sarah Tough, Richard Darlington, Chris Woodhead, Jim Knight, Robert Taylor, Alan Tuckett, Matthew Taylor, Lucy Knight, Brian Cathcart and Matt Sandy
