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.
We are seeking views on proposals to improve 16 to 19 performance measures.
We are seeking views on the proposed subject content for specific new qualifications at level 2 and level 3. This consultation gathers views on the content for the first qualifications in 2027: V Levels: Accounting and Finance Digital Systems and
These Regulations introduce measures to improve the quality of courses of initial teacher training for further education (“ITT(FE) courses”).
These Regulations introduce measures to improve the quality of courses of initial teacher training for further education (“ITT(FE) courses”).
In response to: Post-16 level 3 and below pathways
We would like your views on the design and delivery of proposed 16 to 19 English and maths level 1 qualifications.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In response to: Post-16 education and skills white paper
Post-16 education and skills reforms to develop a skilled workforce and break down barriers to opportunity.
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.
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.
These Regulations bring into force section 17 of the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21) (“the Act”), on 1st September 2025. Section 17 of the Act provides a power for the Secretary of State to make regulations for …
These Regulations bring into force section 17 of the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21) (“the Act”), on 1st September 2025. Section 17 of the Act provides a power for the Secretary of State to make regulations for …
Analysis of the effect changes to post-16 qualifications at level 3 will have on specific protected groups of people.
We're seeking views from stakeholders to share their perspective on potential improvements to the curriculum and assessment system.
We're seeking views from stakeholders to share their perspective on potential improvements to the curriculum and assessment system.
The new Labour government announced a short review of post-16 qualification reforms at level 3 and below, to conclude before the end of the year, alongside pausing defunding decisions.
As part of qualifications reforms in Post -16 education in England, we are seeking to improve Personal, Social and Employability qualifications (PSEQs) (including Independent Living qualifications). This consultation presents the new N ational S tandards we have developed , alongside …
UIN: HCWS470 Today we are publishing the list of new Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs) and new Technical Qualifications (TQs) that will be publicly funded at level 3 from 1 August 2025. This follows the first cycle of our post-16 qualifications …
UIN: HLWS471 My Honourable Friend, the Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education (Luke Hall), has made the following statement.Today we are publishing the list of new Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs) and new Technical Qualifications (TQs) tha...
As part of qualifications reforms in Post -16 education in England, we are seeking to improve Personal, Social and Employability qualifications (PSEQs) (including Independent Living qualifications). This consultation presents the new N ational S tandards we have developed , alongside …
UIN: HLWS123 My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Education (Gillian Keegan MP), has made the following statement:In October 2023 we announced our intention to create a new qualification framework: the Advanced British Standard (ABS). Today, we are …
UIN: HLWS1062 Today my Right Honourable Friend, the Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships, and Higher Education (Robert Halfon), made the following statement.Today I am announcing an update to phase 2 of the Government’s reforms to post-16 qualifications at lev...
UIN: HCWS808 Today I am announcing an update to phase 2 of the Government’s reforms to post-16 qualifications at level 3 in England – removing funding from technical qualifications that overlap with T Levels. We are publishing a provisional list: …
UIN: HLWS800 Today my Right Honourable Friend, the Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships, and Higher Education (Robert Halfon), made the following statement.Today I am announcing an update to phase 2 of the Government’s reforms to post-16 qualifications at lev...
UIN: HCWS684 Today, as part of phase 2 of the Post-16 Qualifications Review of English qualifications, we have published an update to the final list of qualifications that overlap with wave 1 and 2 T Levels, to include qualifications that …
UIN: HLWS671 My Right Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, has made the following statement.Today, as part of phase 2 of the Post-16 Qualifications Review of English qualifications, we have published an update to …
UIN: HCWS490 Today, I am notifying Parliament of the next stage in the government’s review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 in England – the publication of new criteria for alternative academic and technical qualifications funded from 2025.In July 2021, …
UIN: HLWS478 My Right Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education (Robert Halfon), has made the following statement.Today, I am notifying Parliament of the next stage in the government’s review of post-16 qualifications at ...
These Regulations bring into force section 14 of the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21) (“the Act”), which increases the requirements on schools in England to provide access to providers of technical education, on 1st January 2023. They …
UIN: HCWS326 Today, I am pleased to announce the next stage in the government’s review of post-16 qualifications at level 2 and below[1] in England – the publication of the response to our consultation on the review of qualifications that …
UIN: HLWS319 Today, my Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Skills (Andrea Jenkyns) has made the following statement.Today, I am pleased to announce the next stage in the government’s review of post-16 qualifications at level 2 and …
We're seeking views on proposals to reform post-16 qualifications at level 1, level 2 and entry level.
These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21) (“the Act”) on 30th September 2022. They are the first commencement Regulations to be made under the Act. These Regulations also make transitional …
Analysis of the effect changes to post-16 qualifications at level 3 will have on specific protected groups of people.
UIN: HCWS15 Today I am announcing the next stage of the government’s reforms to post-16 qualifications at level 3 in England – the publication of the provisional list of qualifications that overlap with waves 1 and 2 T Levels. We …
UIN: HLWS14 My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for Skils (Alex Burghart) has made the following statement.Today I am announcing the next stage of the government’s reforms to post-16 qualifications at level 3 in England – the publication …
A Bill to make provision about local skills improvement plans; to make provision relating to further education; to make provision about functions of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Edu Originated in the Lords.
We're seeking views on proposals to reform post-16 qualifications at level 1, level 2 and entry level.
We're seeking views on proposals to reform post-16 qualifications at level 1, level 2 and entry level.
UIN: HCWS656 Consultation on Level 2 and Below Qualifications I am pleased to announce the next stage of the review of post-16 qualifications in England. It is vital in a fast-moving and high-tech economy that education closes the gap between …
UIN: HLWS638 My Honourable Friend, The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Skills (Alex Burghart) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement: Consultation on Level 2 and Below Qualifications I am pleased to announce the next stage of the review …
A Bill to make provision about local skills improvement plans; to make provision relating to further education; to make provision about functions of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Edu Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision about local skills improvement plans; to make provision relating to further education; to make provision about functions of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Edu Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision about local skills improvement plans; to make provision relating to further education; to make provision about functions of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Edu Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision about local skills improvement plans; to make provision relating to further education; to make provision about functions of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Edu Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision about local skills improvement plans; to make provision relating to further education; to make provision about functions of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Edu Originated in the Lords.
UIN: HCWS177 Today, I am pleased to announce the next stage of the government’s reforms to post-16 qualifications at level 3 in England.Reforming post-16 education and skills is at the heart of our plan to build back better and level …
UIN: HLWS172 Today my honourable friend The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Apprenticeships and Skills (Gillian Keegan), made the following statement.Today, I am pleased to announce the next stage of the government’s reforms to post-16 qualifications at lev...
A Bill to make provision about local skills improvement plans; to make provision relating to further education; to make provision about functions of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Edu
We're seeking views on proposed changes to higher education admissions to a system of Post-Qualification Admissions (PQA).
We're seeking views on programmes of study at level 2 and below for students aged 16 and above.
We're seeking views on proposals to reform post-16 technical and academic qualifications at level 3.
We're seeking views on proposed changes to higher education admissions to a system of Post-Qualification Admissions (PQA).
Interim conclusion to the government review of post-18 education and funding launched in 2018.
We're seeking views on programmes of study at level 2 and below for students aged 16 and above.
We're seeking views on proposals to reform post-16 technical and academic qualifications at level 3.
UIN: HCWS538 Today, I am pleased to launch the next stage of the review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below in England. The review is an opportunity to develop a qualifications system where every student, including those with …
We are seeking views on the principles that should guide our review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below.
We are seeking views on the principles that should guide our review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below.
How we're developing industry placements for post-16 students.
We are seeking views on the principles that should guide our review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below.
A list of FE colleges, sixth-form colleges and providers taking part in the area reviews of post-16 education and training institutions.
Explains how the government will support a restructure of the post-16 education and training sector.
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to ensure that pupils in secondary education are guaranteed the opportunity to study for qualifications including triple science GCSEs and all English Baccalau