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Able pupils poorly served by diplomas

By David Turner, Education Correspondent

Published: January 26 2009 01:44 | Last updated: January 26 2009 01:44

Just one-fifth of teachers think ministers’ flagship new diploma qualification is “suitable” for pupils who want to go to university, according to research from a well-regarded education charity.

The figure suggests that diplomas – launched with fanfare by Whitehall last autumn – are still fighting for status in the increasingly competitive market for teenage qualifications.

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