Secondary school pupils in England will be able to study subjects like manufacturing and AI in addition to core academic learning under reforms outlined by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The BBC understands that the government expects the new pathways into work to be up and running in some areas by 2028. "They need an education system that works for them as well, that offers a path to all young people, that's balanced between academic and technical." "It's hard to put a firm date on the moment when you can say there are fewer than now." However, shadow work and pensions secretary Helen Whately said while there was a "broad consensus" on improving vocational education, it was "not a big bold announcement".