Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school

England is implementing a radical shake-up of its school system by introducing new vocational GCSEs from 2029. Pupils aged 14 to 16 can supplement core subjects like English and maths with courses in construction, finance, child development, and creative media production. This Government reform aims to tackle a crisis leaving nearly a million young people without work or training. Additionally, employers are being requested to provide 200,000 further work experience placements to support this educational path.