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14-19 Learning
Last Updated: Saturday, 8 March 2008, 16:14 GMT
students in exam room
Teenagers 'must pass 3Rs tests'
The government keeps A-levels but promises a "relentless drive" to improve work skills in England.
Mixed response to proposals
'Missed chance' - Tomlinson

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
Diploma success 'to end A-levels'
Heads' tough warning on Diploma
Diplomas 'could replace A-levels'
Do not rush Diplomas, MPs warn
Diplomas 'may go horribly wrong'
'Wide concerns' over Diplomas
New diplomas 'sink courses' fear
ANALYSIS
Why Tomlinson was turned down

catering student Q&A: new Diplomas
How the proposed diplomas for England's teenagers will work
Schoolboy attending college Getting on with it
The schoolchildren receiving an early taste of college life
Exams Have Your Say
Your reaction to new Diplomas possibly replacing A-levels

TOMLINSON PROPOSALS

Major reform of teen schooling
A report on England's secondary schooling proposes replacing existing qualifications with a diploma.

A++ grade 'will select the best'
VOCATIONAL LEARNING

Employers' 'skills guarantee'
Students will have to prove their ability in the basics of writing and numeracy, says the Tomlinson report.

Mixing study at school and college
WHITE PAPER
14-19 white paper (521k)
BACKGROUND
Q&A: New school diplomas
Clickable guide
Timeline: English school exams
Profile: Mike Tomlinson
TOMLINSON REPORT
Proposals in full (917KB)
Download the reader here



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