In its report on the effectiveness and efficiency of the current education system for 16- to 18-year-olds, the Public Accounts Committee said that there has been an overall improvement in the achievements of those undertaking further education over the past four years.
However, the committee said that the aspiration to have an education market driven by student choice will not be fulfilled unless the government improves comparable information on providers and makes it more easily accessible to students.
The committee also said there is a lack of clarity about when and how the government should intervene if a provider is performing poorly.
Chair of the committee MP Margaret Hodge said: "There has been an overall improvement in the educational achievements of 16- to 18-year-olds over the last four years, but more needs to be done to ensure that choice operates effectively in the market.
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