PM says UK will ‘value hard hat as much as graduation cap’ as he announces new technical education routes
By Daniel Gayne2026-07-28T11:35:00
Burnham commits to boost quality, availability and status of technical offer to 14-to-16-year olds
The prime minister has announced major changes to the educational system which will see 14-year-olds given early access to technical education, skills training and work experience.
At a speech in Derby today, Andy Burnham announced the launch of what Downing Street said would be “prestigious” new technical educational routes.