I think BTECs should be scrapped and the money saved should go into subsidising apprenticeship schemes.
BTECs do not provide the level of education that an A level does. It is far less academic and it is a mockery of this country's fine education system. If you're incapable of studying for A levels then you shouldn't be looking at further education, you and the country are better off if you choose to go into full time work or an apprenticeship.
Now I get this whole "buh buh buh even Oxford accepts BTECs!!!!" This actually helps my point. If a student is capable of getting into top unis then theyre also capable of doing a levels provided they put more work. We need equal grounding for all students. BTECs should not be seen as an alternative to A levels for bright students.
Whilst top BTEC students will go to somewhat alright unis, the vast majority end up at some crap uni like manchester met. Who's going to employ you if you go there? And then theres the BTECs who dont even go uni, tragic.
All in all the whole BTEC scheme isnt something that such a developed country should be offering. It's a waste of money and when you compare it to countries like Germany and Singapore and even the US, the BTEC scheme is a complete joke. Moreover BTEC students are actually better off leaving school and going into work.