More work needs to be done to highlight different options for teens after GCSE's
A new report is out from Estyn - Wales' education and training inspectorate
A new report out today says schools in Wales must make children aware of the variety of options available for them after they sit their GCSEs.
Estyn also says more work needs to be done to ensure vocational education is valued as highly as GCSEs and A-levels.
The organisation says too many pupils aren't told enough about work-based learning opportunities such as apprenticeships.
Owen Evans, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales said: “Our findings come at a time when a clear strategy is being pursued for learners up to the age of 16 by way of the new Curriculum for Wales.
"This new report shows that more work needs to be done to ensure that learning options for 16-19-year-olds across Wales are more impartial.
"The new Commission for Tertiary Education and Research recognises that there needs to a more joined up approach across post-16 services.
"We hope that the report and its recommendations will help support Welsh Government in their work with the Commission and other bodies, such as Qualifications Wales and Careers Wales, to develop a more cohesive approach to post-16 education and training.”