Continue to teach BTEC with confidence
Guiding you through vocational qualification reform
On 12 December 2024, the DfE published the outcomes of the review of Post 16 qualification reform. Read the announcement
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. Read our statement
We understand how important this information is to you, and we’re currently reviewing the DfE’s rapid review outcome to understand what this will mean for you and your learners. We have updated our funding guide and will be updating the FAQs, published on the Level 3 review page. Visit the Level 3 review webpage
A reminder that approved Alternative Academic Qualifications and Technical Qualifications, will be funded from August 2025. Explore our Alternative Academic qualifications and Technical qualifications
You can continue to teach BTEC with confidence and be reassured that these highly valued qualifications will continue to be a vital part of the Level 3 qualifications landscape in England in the future.
Sector updates:
Below gives you a snapshot about what's unaffected by the government's Level 3 reforms until when and the funding approvals for first teach September 2025.
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Please refer to our Funding Guide for individual qualification details.
A qualification for every learner
We support the introduction of new qualifications where they are needed and believe all learners deserve the chance to pick from the widest possible choice of routes.
Why learner choice matters?
Review the full range of qualifications available to your learners at every stage of their learner journey.
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