Commentary

Students' views and qualification policy development: perspectives on failed vocationally related policies

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Abstract

Despite the fact that students are often articulate about qualifications policy matters, their perspectives are rarely listened to. This is because governments shape qualifications policy according to pre-set beliefs and are unwilling to countenance dissonant or outsider views. Using the Diploma qualification and inclusion of vocational qualifications as General Certificate of Secondary Education and A level equivalents for league tables as examples, this commentary complements this edition's main articles through exploring why these policies failed, as well as why myriad voices went unheeded.

Keywords: DIPLOMA, 14-19 EDUCATION, EDUCATION POLICY, VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS DEVELOPMENT

How to Cite:

Isaacs, T., (2013) “Students' views and qualification policy development: perspectives on failed vocationally related policies”, London Review of Education 11(2), 174–178. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/14748460.2013.799812

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