NATIONAL BTEC AWARDS AND RESULTS DAY

Early day motion 1727, tabled 5 April 2011 by Robert Halfon (Conservative). Signed by 6 members.

That this House commends the Harlow students who have passed their National BTEC awards; further commends Edexcel's plans to publish the full results of BTEC learners for the first time in July this year; recognises that while academic achievements are celebrated through the annual announcements of GCSE and A-level results, there is not the same focus for the achievements of vocational students and centres; encourages other exam boards to consider publishing more information for their own qualifications in the interests of transparency and also to raise the prestige of vocational training; and therefore calls for the Government and other hon. Members to take part in the inaugural National BTEC Awards, and to support them where possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 3, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 1.