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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Dearing (Crossbench). It was answered on Monday, 4 February 2008.


Universities: A-levels

Question
My Lords, does the Minister agree that one of the immediate needs is for the QCA and the awarding bodies to review a number of the applied A-levels so that they provide relevant, challenging and motivating courses for young people?
Answer

My Lords, my right honourable friend the Secretary of State announced in October that, based on the advice of the expert advisory group that he appointed at that time, we would bring forward for consultation our 14-to-19 qualification strategy early this year, which will include consideration of applied A-levels within the overall A-level offer.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
698 c843 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Admissions Higher education Standards Universities GCE A-level
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk