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Britain’s Exam Board Hands Out Astonishing Array Of ‘Ridiculous’ Certificates To Children
These qualifications are said to be among an astonishing array of "ridiculous" certificates being handed out to youngsters by The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance, the largest of the three English examination boards.
The 100-plus list also officially recognizes children aged between 11 and 14 who can make a cold drink, operate a vending machine and use a self-service cafe as well use a vacuum cleaner, polish and dust, and comb and brush their hair.
The AQA recently awarded a certificate to a teenage boy for being able to catch a bus.
Its award scheme is being operated by an estimated 1,000 youth-associated services nationwide.
The program is Government-funded, with courses costing up to 20,000 pounds. Each certificate costs 10 pounds.
"When I heard that someone had received a certificate because they could catch a bus I was absolutely astonished but accepted it as just a one-off," the Daily Express quoted Nick Seaton, chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, as saying.
"Now it seems there are many more awards for equally insignificant tasks which leaves me almost lost for words. It is ridiculous and beyond belief and just shows how education in this country has reached rock-bottom. It is a national disgrace," he added.
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