Publisher's Synopsis
This text brings practitioners up-to-date with developments and initiatives in post-16 education and training. Providing an analysis of proposals implemented by the government - plus coverage of initiatives such as NVQs, Baccalaureates, Training Credits and BTEC in schools - this is a one volume source of information on the subject.;It analyzes the goverment proposals for NVQs, Training Credits, the role of the TECs and the newly independent FE sector. It also examines developments at local level including modular A levels, Baccalaureates and combined BTEC and A/AS levels.;The guide defined the options that lie ahead for young people entering sixth forms, colleges and training programmes.