I understand the introduction of the new diplomas has been a bit bumpy. Agreement about the need for a high-quality vocational route for study is fairly consistent across professions and political parties. Where the debates have arisen are in relation to the complexity of the programme and the effect of what some regard as its rushed introduction. That may have led to fewer young people signing up for the first year than expected. The programme is going to be evaluated for the Department for Children, Schools and Families by the National Foundation for Educational Research and the University of Exeter, with a final report due in August 2013.
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