School Improvement Adviser hails range of qualifications
It's important to ensure Manx businesses understand the value of vocational education.
That's the view of the government's School Improvement Adviser following GCSE results day.
Pupils matched the record rate for A*-C grades, including English and maths, with vocational or applied qualifications now making up 10% of the total entries.
Joel Smith believes it's important to give students variety:
Lack of opportunity to study science 'could be impacting future doctors'
Education minister admits timetabling and staffing can present challenges for schools
Glen Maye patient airlifted to the UK
Great North Air Ambulance team responded within half an hour
Trial for man who denies being controlling and coercive
49-year-old accused of domestic abuse
Visitors asked to avoid main cemetery entrance on Sunday
DOI to remove tree stumps from pavement on Glencrutchery Road
Onchan man accused of committing act against public justice
42-year-old appears in court
Douglas Council using reserves to pay for 'decorative' promenade lighting
The project will cost £40,000 for 28 LED lights
