This document consists of a consultation paper on extending opportunities and raising standards in the 14-19 phase of England's educational system and the Learning Skills Development Agency's (LSDA's) response to the consultation paper. The consultation argues that the existing 14-19 system fails large numbers of young people and values only a limited range of achievement. A comprehensive vision for reform grounded in the following principles is proposed: (1) all young people and parents must have confidence in the system; (2) every young person must have the chance for a decent education; (3) the education system must match the needs of a knowledge economy; and (4) education with character must be promoted. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the proposed vision, and Chapter 2 explains how the beginning, middle, and end of the 14-19 phase will be marked. Chapters 3-9 discuss the following aspects of the envisioned system: curriculum content; recognizing achievement; pace and progression; advice, guidance, and support for young people; drivers for support and change; implementation; and next steps. An illustrative timetable and key facts are appended. The LSDA response paper expresses the LSDA's overall support for the vision outlined in the consultation paper and answers 49 questions regarding specific passages in that paper. (MN)