For pupils currently waiting in nervous suspense for their GCSE results, research today has revealed that parents are becoming more accepting of other alternative options to University. And with the number of ‘NEET’ teenagers at an all time high and competition for jobs increasing, this shift in attitudes has been viewed as a positive change.
So, a leading education charity is lobbying the Government to introduce more practical lessons in schools. How can young people and their parents embrace these less traditional paths to a successful future?
Joining us to discuss this further is Jan Hodges, CEO of The Edge Foundation.