Status of vocational qualifications raised

Thursday 08 July 1993 23:02 BST

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

The Government yesterday attempted to raise the status of vocational qualifications by renaming them 'vocational A-levels', writes Diana Hinds. The announcement by John Patten, Secretary of State for Education, is a recognition that these qualifications are failing to attract the same interest as academic ones.

The change does not affect the content of GNVQ courses - vocational courses in art, design, business, health and social care - but it aims to ensure that top level training has 'parity of esteem' with A-levels.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Status of vocational qualifications raised

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering