Information about post-16 pathways can be fragmented, with no single platform covering both academic and vocational options. Apprenticeship applications are particularly complex due to the absence of a national framework and regional inconsistencies. Additionally, vocational application timelines are misaligned with university admissions, making it difficult for 93 young people to consider all options equally. These issues contribute to a lack of parity of esteem, with academic routes appearing more accessible and structured than vocational alternatives. (Conclusion, Paragraph 75)