23rd July 2012 12:44
By Blue Tutors
English and Maths Teaching to Continue to 18.
Under a new provision by Michael Gove, Education Secretary, pupils who fail to achieve at least a grade C at English and Maths at 16, will continue to receive teaching in those subjects until the age of 18.
This follows reports by the CBI that many employers are unhappy with the standards of many school leavers. Those who do not manage a grade C at GCSE are often redirected towards more vocational subjects from 16 - 18, which, although valuable, tends to ignore basic mathematical and English writing skills that are needed in the workplace.
More than 40,000 youngsters a year reach 19 without having had any further lessons in English, after failing the subject at 16, says the Department for Education.
For maths, the figure is more than 60,000 each year.
The changes, linked to raising the leaving age for education and training, will mean youngsters in the education system beyond 16 will be expected to reach an adequate level in maths and English.
From BBC News 05/07/2012