We know that the policy activity and announcements on vocational education and training in England from the government is set to continue over the coming days, weeks and months.
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On 12 December 2024, the DfE published the outcomes of the Review of Qualifications Reform at Level 3 in England. This confirms which qualifications will be funded for 16–19 learners in England for the academic years 2025/26 and 2026/27.
Today, the DfE published the outcome of their review of post-16 qualification reform. The aim of the review was to determine which qualifications will be funded for 16-19 learners in England for the 2025/26 academic year.
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’.
In July the DfE announced an immediate pause and review of the post-16 vocational qualification reform in England.
Today, 200,000 Level 2 BTEC results are being delivered to students in schools and colleges in the UK. Around 150,000 of these will be receiving the first qualification level BTEC results for the new Tech Awards (2022), as part of the government’s wider reform programme. Pearson are one of a number of providers of these qualifications.
Today, just over 200,000 Level 3 BTEC results will be issued to students in the UK. These young people can now progress into apprenticeships, higher or further education, or full-time employment, often in key industries that suffer from a shortage of skilled workers.
It was announced today that Pearson has been awarded two new contracts to deliver T Levels in ‘Digital Support Services’ and ‘Digital Business Services’.
On 24 July Bridget Phillipson announced the next steps on the pause and review of the post-16 level 3 and below reforms.
The announcement of Labour’s curriculum and assessment review and the appointment of Professor Becky Francis as its independent chair will be welcomed by those within the education system.
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