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Is a wider range of post-16 qualifications a good thing?

1 min read Education
Post-16 students are being offered more than just A-levels to study, with more schools and colleges offering qualifications such as International Baccalaureates, diplomas, the Cambridge Pre-U and AQA Baccalaureate.

YES - Steve Gater, head teacher, Walker Technology College, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

The government agenda for personalised learning means young people choose the courses relevant to their needs, motivating them to study hard and achieve fully by working towards a lifestyle of their choosing from an early age.

Clearly, more courses on offer and guided support to help them make those choices is the order of the day, as it leads to students who want to work hard at school, have a voice in their school community and contribute as well as receive.

Higher aspirations equals higher quality of outcomes. It's a win-win situation for everyone.

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