The problem:

Many young people leave school without the skills they need in the workplace or a realistic idea of what career might suit them.

The solution:

Introduce a broad curriculum up to age 14 that includes a mix of practical and academic learning. Through academic activities and real world settings, young people will be given the opportunity to develop life skills and experience a range of future options. These activities will inspire and motivate the young person before they make choices affecting their future.

*All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 1,098 14 to 19 year olds in England. Fieldwork was undertaken between 8th to 13th Jan 2008. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted to be representative of 14 to 19 year olds in England.