Over the last month, students up and down the country have been receiving exam results. A time of celebration, a moment to reflect and, for many, their gateway into the world of work.
It’s an exciting moment for young people but every year I’m reminded that many schools and colleges still believe success is solely measured by how many students go on to university.
You’d be hard pressed to find a high-performing college or school that doesn’t advertise the percentage of its students who were accepted at a Russell Group university: Few proudly share the same stats for students starting apprenticeships.
