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Giving people the time to get on with it and to improve their skills
14-19 Review
16-18 yrs Education and Skills
A and AS levels in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Sum of Mathematics and Science A and AS Levels in 2007: 437,411
A Levels: Mathematics: 60,093 and Science: 126,858
AS Levels: Mathematics: 77,387 and Science: 173,073
Highers and Advanced Highers in Scotland
Sum of Mathematics and Science Highers and Advanced Highers entries in 2006: 53,389
Highers: Mathematics: 18,623 and Science: 26,829
Advanced Highers: Mathematics: 2,598 and Science: 5,339
Twenty-one per cent of all UK pupils sitting GCSEs (and equivalent) in 2006/07 chose to study Mathematics and Science at A-level (and equivalent). This indicates a departure of two-thirds of students taking Mathematics and Science as an “academic” subject.
Diplomas
A key element of the 14 – 19 vocational reform agenda in England is the development of Diplomas. Cogent has taken the lead on the Gateway 2 process, employer engagement and scoping of content for the Engineering and Manufacturing and Product Design Diplomas. Cogent has also taken the lead in engaging with Higher Education in the strategic development of the Science Diploma. The Engineering Diploma will be offered from 2008, via a consortium of schools, colleges and work based learning providers. The Manufacturing and Product Design and Science Diplomas will follow in 2011.
| Foundation Diploma | Higher Diploma | Advanced Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1: - Principal Learning - Extended Learning - Additional Specialist Learning - Equiv: 5 GCSEs |
Level 2: - Principal Learning - Extended Learning - Additional Specialist Learning - Equiv: 7 GCSEs |
Level 3: - Principal Learning - Extended Learning - Additional Specialist Learning - Functional Skills (Maths, English, ICT) - Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills - Work Experience - Equiv: 3.5 A levels |