00:00Teenagers in England will be offered new vocational GCSEs from 2029, with subjects including construction, business and child development.
00:10The qualifications will sit alongside traditional subjects like English, maths and science, and eventually replace existing technical awards.
00:18Their content, grading and assessment will be set nationally and regulated by Ofqual.
00:23The government also wants employers to provide an additional 200,000 work experience opportunities for those between 14 and 16.
00:32Ministers say the changes will give young people roots into further study and employment.
00:39But school leaders say success will depend on funding, specialist staff and resources.
