Extended curriculum and BTEC

Supporting learners on their chosen pathway

We're passionate about encouraging and supporting learners’ wider development. Through our broad range of subjects, we support every learner to develop knowledge and skills that will take them beyond the exam hall and into their working lives.

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.

Refer to our updated BTEC Level 3 Funding Guide for England

We are updating our FAQs which will be published on the Level 3 review webpage shortly. Visit our 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

We want to reassure you that we are committed to supporting you and your learners with the latest information and what it means for the delivery of Pearson qualifications.

Ensuring our school and college customers can continue to offer a wide choice of qualifications to their learners is – and will - remain our primary objective. 

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Briefing sessions

These sessions are for centres in England and will focus on the impact of Government reforms on post 16 qualifications and funding.

Attendees will hear our latest updates in response to Government's announcement (scheduled for December) after the pause and review and have the opportunity to ask questions.

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Level 2 BTEC Tech Awards

At Pearson BTEC, we go beyond just delivering qualifications. 

Built on expertise, with the widest array of vocational qualifications, we're committed to pioneering vocational excellence.

Discover how we are offering you more as you teach the BTEC Tech Awards.

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BTEC's are evolving

We are pleased to announce that funding has been approved for the New BTEC Level 3 qualifications that we submitted in July 2023 as part of the Post-16 Level 3 vocational qualification reform.

Twelve new qualifications in Science, ICT and Computing, Construction, Early Years, Health and Social Care and Engineering will be available for first teach in September 2025.

 

 

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Level 2 BTEC Tech Awards

Level 2 BTEC Tech Awards

Offering you more support.

BTEC Tech Awards resources include ready-made content that syncs effortlessly with your curriculum. Explore our range of subjects and download your free sample today. ​

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BTEC Tech Awards

Prepare your learners for their future

The new BTEC Level 3 Nationals and Technicals qualifications are engaging and future-focused providing opportunities for students to learn in real, relatable and practical ways and designed to ensure that they develop critical knowledge and transferable skills to navigate the future.

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