Publisher's Synopsis
This is a guide to subjects and courses for pupils at ages 14, 16 and 18, taking into account the consequences of the 1988 Education Reform Act, plans for the National Curriculum, the Citizen's Charter and Parent's Charter initiatives.;Other new topics include city technology colleges and grant-maintained schools versus LEA schools. Further sections cover subject choices at 14, GCSEs at 16 and A-levels at 18, along with vocational training and higher education possibilities. Over 200 careers are featured with entry requirements for each.
