NFER Survey into schools view on 14-19 changes

The NFER Annual Survey had a section on changes to the 14-19 curriculum.

Key points:
- There was a link between certain types of school and the levels of preparedness, schools with high proportions of students qualifying for free school meals, large schools and comprehensive schools tended to report better preparation.
- The main challenges faced by schools were around working in collaboration and partnership with other schools, colleges and employers; uncertainty or lack of funding to allow changes to the curriculum; and the practicalities of implementing the curriculum including timetabling.
- With regard raising of the participation age the main concerns were curriculum related; funding related; staffing related and that young people would be forced to stay in education against their wishes.