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14-19 education performing well, Ofsted finds

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Local authorities are adapting well to the 14-19 education reforms that include the new diploma, according to a report by Ofsted.

The report, which examined how 16 local authorities introduced the reforms, rated 12 authorities as good, three as satisfactory and one as poor.

The watchdog said local authority strategies raised achievement and increased the number of young people in education and training.

Young people were also reported to have access to good quality advice and information about the reforms in the majority of areas.

Despite this the watchdog recommended that local authorities should clarify and promote 14-19 learning pathways more.

The report also said education and training providers should make sure young people get impartial advice about their options.

Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, said: “I am pleased that inspectors are saying already that local 14-19 strategies are having a positive impact in raising achievement, increasing participation and retaining learners in education and training.”

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