Head of Ofsted tells schools to look to apprenticeships more, offer children vocational or academic route at 14

Apprenticeships must have “parity of esteem” with A-levels and school children should be transferred into either an academic or vocational route at the age of 14, said Sir Michael Wilshaw chief inspector of schools and head of Ofsted.
Wed, 19 Nov 2014 | By Nicola Sullivan

Apprenticeships must have “parity of esteem” with A-levels and school children should be transferred into either an academic or vocational route at the age of 14, said Sir Michael Wilshaw chief inspector of schools and head of Ofsted. 

During his speech to delegates attending a Confederation of...

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