07 October 2011

Academy launches Respected report for education

A report looking at which qualifications are highly regarded by the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) community, written by the Academy's Education Director, has been published.

Respected: Technical qualifications selected for use in University Technical Colleges, has been written by Professor Matthew Harrison, on behalf of the Baker-Dearing Trust and the independent education foundation, Edge.

They wanted to know which technical qualifications would be respected by the STEM community:

• alongside a suite of GCSEs as the technical component of the University Technical College (UTC) curriculum at Level
  
• in combinations to form the core of the UTC curriculum at Level
  
• individually and in combinations in other schools and colleges

The detailed report lists the qualifications identified through a structured process and through partnership working between members of the STEM community and awarding bodies.

Download a copy of the report (207KB).

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The Royal Academy of Engineering

Founded in 1976, The Royal Academy of Engineering promotes the engineering and technological welfare of the country. Our fellowship - comprising the UK's most eminent engineers - provides the leadership and expertise for our activities, which focus on the relationships between engineering, technology, and the quality of life. As a national academy, we provide independent and impartial advice to Government; work to secure the next generation of engineers; and provide a voice for Britain's engineering community.

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