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Post-16 Qualifications Review and Reform

The Department for Education is reforming post-16 qualifications (ages 16-19) to streamline the landscape and improve quality, following the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022. The review covers level 1, 2, and 3 qualifications, subject content, and performance measures, with transition plans to the reformed system.


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2026

8 events
10 Mar 2026 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Post-16 level 3 and below pathways — outcome published

We're seeking views on the design and implementation of a third, vocational pathway at level 3 and two new pathways at level 2 in post-16 education.

12 Jan 2026 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Post-16 level 3 and below pathways — consultation closed

We're seeking views on the design and implementation of a third, vocational pathway at level 3 and two new pathways at level 2 in post-16 education.

2025

2 events
20 Oct 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Post-16 level 3 and below pathways — consultation opened

We're seeking views on the design and implementation of a third, vocational pathway at level 3 and two new pathways at level 2 in post-16 education.

2024

4 events

2022

3 events

2021

4 events

2020

3 events

2019

2 events