By James Pountney
Background
New and Old Curriculum
Changes◦ Advantages◦ Disadvantages
Conclusion
Continue in education until the age of 16
GCSEs could be the only qualification
Further education optional e.g. A-levels◦ Leads to Higher education (i.e. University)
Raising age limit
Current year 8 students stay in education until 17 years of age
Current year 7 students stay in education until 18 years of age
More options for higher education
Better job opportunities
Higher qualified individuals
Better advantages for less fortunate people
Give people the desire to aim for better opportunities
Increase of students applying for University position ◦ Keen students may be denied entry due to lack of
places
Larger class sizes =less concentration
If apprenticeship was undertaken, less time would be available to spend on other commitments
Would limit personal growth and entrepreneurial skills e.g. Alan Sugar
No motivation = waste of time
Less intellectual individuals who struggle at lower level education may find it difficult to undertake extra training
In principal, the changes that have been made will prove to be benificial, however non of the students have reached that level yet so we are yet to see any physical results