Schools to offer pupils technical subjects from age 14 under Burnham reforms

Andy Burnham says from Year 10, pupils will be able to combine core academic subjects with technical education linked to jobs available in their area (PA) - (PA Wire)

New technical education routes will be available to 14-year-olds as Andy Burnham drives reforms to tackle youth unemployment.

The Prime Minister said he wants there to be “no dead ends” for young people coming out of education, and for technical pathways to be put on an equal footing with traditional academic routes.