Advanced British Standard - consultation launched

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Last week the Department for Education launched a consultation on the Advanced British Standard - the 16-18 qualification that will in years to come ensure all youngsters can study a broader range of subjects, get more taught time in college, and break through the barrier of academic and vocational study.  Damian was interviewed about the consultation by Nick Ferrari on his LBC show last week - https://twitter.com/i/status/1735215976587661325

More information can be found here: First step towards introducing the Advanced British Standard - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

 

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