We are investing over £1 billion in personalising learning by 2008.
The Secondary National Strategy provides training and support for teachers, including resources and materials for intervention and personalised learning.
As a result, the number of schools with less than 25 per cent. of pupils achieving five or more good GCSEs is down from 616 to 47, and 86,555 more students achieved that standard than in 1997.
Reforms at 14-19 will improve vocational skills and will ensure that pupils leave school with functional skills in English, maths and ICT.