A report from the inspectorate for education and children's services examined the implementation of the 16 to 19 study programmes introduced in August 2013, and how new funding arrangements had been used. It raised a range of concerns, including: that the progress in implementing the scheme had been slow and weak; that there were weaknesses in maths and English teaching and outcomes; that too few learners progressed to apprenticeships, employment, or higher levels of learning; that too much careers guidance was poor at all levels; and that not all local authorities tracked the progression on individual learners beyond age 16 (such that it was not always clear what became of learners). The report made recommendations.

Source: Transforming 16 to 19 Education and Training: The early implementation of 16 to 19 study programmes, HMI 140129, Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills

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Date: 2014-Sep