Applied Science - where next?

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Nuffield Foundation report highlights growing uptake of Applied Science courses at Key Stge 4 and issues with A-level Applied Science as a progression route for students post-16

In July the Nuffield Foundation published An invisible revolution? Applied Science in the 14-19 curriculum, a review of the Applied Science provision which has developed in recent years in England. Produced by Jim Donnelly, professor of science education at Leeds University, the report highlights the continued growth and success of vocational science courses and identifies issues to be addressed.  

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