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Tech Training at 14? Schools Reimagined | London News
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Andy Burnham is launching a bold new plan to start technical and vocational training in schools at age fourteen, designed to match local business needs and give teens direct pathways to jobs — a move inspired by successful UTCs and backed by former education secretary Kenneth Baker, who highlights their proven track record in reducing youth unemployment. While teachers’ unions warn of financial strain and risk of stigmatizing students, education leaders like Marc Doyle see it as a transformative opportunity to boost life chances and modernize Britain’s education system.
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