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Proceeding contribution from Philip Davies (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 13 May 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Education and Skills Bill.

Education and Skills Bill

Following that theme, I know that my hon. Friend is cantering through a large number of amendments, but will he comment briefly on my new clause 23, which encourages a more ““horses for courses”” approach to education whereby people can leave the academic field and opt for a vocational education from the age of 14, provided that they have parental permission, a head teacher's approval and that they have reached level 5 at key stage 3 in English, maths and science. Does my hon. Friend agree that allowing children to go down a vocational—

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
475 c1301 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Disclosure of information Data protection Devolved matters Admissions Discipline Disadvantaged Apprentices Attendance Advocacy Health Finance Education Employers' associations Homelessness Learning disability Pupil exclusions National Assembly for Wales Orphans Schools Special educational needs Training Vocational guidance Young offenders Wales Vocational education School leaving Sixth form education Academies Parenting contracts In-service training Specialised diplomas Specific learning difficulties
Legislation
Education and Skills Bill 2007-08
Link
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