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Pearson perspectives: Curriculum and Assessment Review
The Curriculum and Assessment Review is a milestone for education and skills in the UK – and it’s just the start. As we turn recommendations into further action, we’ll keep working with students, teachers, partners and sector experts to drive manageable and truly impactful change.
The Pearson School Report 2025
We’ve just released the fourth edition of the Pearson School Report. Over 14,000 voices, including teachers, learners, colleges, tutors and home educators, joined the conversation.
Our response: Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper
Post-16 education is evolving—and we’re here to help educational institutions navigate proposed changes. Our full response to the Government's Skills White Paper outlines how we’ll support learners, educators and employers and champion lifelong learning.
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Labour conference news – Reforms to apprenticeships and further information about Skills England
In the Labour conference today, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced a new growth and skills levy which will replace the existing apprenticeship levy and include ‘new foundation apprenticeships’.
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The future of post-16 level 3 and below vocational qualifications in England
In July the DfE announced an immediate pause and review of the post-16 vocational qualification reform in England.