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mertle · 03-10-2011, 16:14

I actually agree with it to be fair.

Logical and pratical I would say should be shake up in education for schools when kids move from 1 level to next all they do reteach instead being natural progression in the kids education. I never found the logic why it takes this long to get educated its down to failed system rather ability.

I know alot might feel its wrong to cut loose 14 years but as long the system in place not some hybrid rubbish hairbrained schemes it will work. Lets not forget it used to be 14.

I agree if the kids not going to get fantastic grades then another road or avenue could should be opened. Now I still think basics should be done Maths, English, reading writing but less reliance on academic but more for the life ahead.

I think we could have new schools these take on role to bring these 14-16 to prepare them for the world of work emphasis towards getting them Apprenticeships. The business communties could have huge imputs to these schools. Education would be not 5 day but 2 day and 3 days working towards learning a job they want to do.

03-10-2011, 16:14	#9
mertle Inactive Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,134	Re: Cut school leaving age to 14, says Sir Chris Woodhead I actually agree with it to be fair. Logical and pratical I would say should be shake up in education for schools when kids move from 1 level to next all they do reteach instead being natural progression in the kids education. I never found the logic why it takes this long to get educated its down to failed system rather ability. I know alot might feel its wrong to cut loose 14 years but as long the system in place not some hybrid rubbish hairbrained schemes it will work. Lets not forget it used to be 14. I agree if the kids not going to get fantastic grades then another road or avenue could should be opened. Now I still think basics should be done Maths, English, reading writing but less reliance on academic but more for the life ahead. I think we could have new schools these take on role to bring these 14-16 to prepare them for the world of work emphasis towards getting them Apprenticeships. The business communties could have huge imputs to these schools. Education would be not 5 day but 2 day and 3 days working towards learning a job they want to do.