Hampshire schools to test drive GCSE and Alevel alternative

Hampshire will be at the forefront of change when its schools and colleges offer an alternative to GCSEs and A-levels.
14-19 year olds will be given the choice of a range of diploma courses to take instead of more traditional pathways.
The diplomas give students the chance to take part in more hands-on activites which will carry equal weight to traditional exams.
Peter Symonds, Sparholt, Henry Beaufont School and Southampton University, amoung others will be taking part in the scheme which will be showcased at Winchester Guildhall next month.
Staff from the schools and colleges involved will be holding the event on December 2 from 4.30pm to 7.30pm.

I think that as long as 14-19 year olds are given access to information on all pathways available to them this can only be a good thing. Finally, the Department of Education understands that everyone learns differently. This country is lacking in skilled workers. The traditional route has failed so many students who are not academicly brilliant but could be so skilled if the right courses were made available to them. Its so important to let young people know that success doesn't depend on university and that they can find a well paid and enjoyable job that suits them and their talents through the diploma scheme.