By Nicky Bradley

September marks the time when thousands of students start university. Traditionally newspapers are dominated by coverage aimed at those attending university (and their empty nester parents) with a strong focus on Fresher’s shenanigans. I have nothing but goodwill for students embarking on the next step, but I do wish that the media coverage was just as balanced for those exploring non-graduate options.

For personal reasons, this is a subject close to my heart. I left school at 16, and university wasn’t even discussed as a possibility. Inspiration was in short supply. School careers advisors presented us with stereotypical female roles (hairdresser, Read full story ›

Source: The Drum