The Department for Education and Ofqual are reforming post-16 vocational and technical qualifications to modernise the system and improve work-related skills development, with the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 recently enacted. The reform includes new qualification types (T Levels, V Levels, Foundation Certificates, Occupational Certificates) with updated assessment requirements and subject content frameworks for 2027 implementation. Current activity involves finalising assessment timing requirements, on-screen assessment protocols, and L2/L3 qualification subject content specifications.
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
We are seeking views on proposed subject content for new V levels, foundation certificates and occupational certificates to be first taught from September 2027.
Ofqual wants your views on the proposed regulatory approach, Conditions, requirements and guidance for a range of vocational and technical qualifications.
We would like your views on the anticipated impact of transferring new powers from central government to local authorities.
We would like your views on the anticipated impact of transferring new powers from central government to local authorities.
We would like your views on the anticipated impact of transferring new powers from central government to local authorities.
In response to: Regulating level 2 and below Progression Qualifications
Consultation on Ofqual’s conditions, requirements and guidance for Progression Qualifications in England
Consultation on Ofqual’s conditions, requirements and guidance for Progression Qualifications in England
In response to: Updating Qualification Level Conditions for T Level Technical Qualifications
Changes which allow students to take the Core Exam and Core Project separately at their first attempt and additional minor updates.
In response to: Regulating level 2 qualifications supporting progression to T Levels
In response to: Regulating level 2 and below qualifications supporting progression to higher levels of …
Proposed regulatory approach for level 2 qualifications supporting progression to T Levels
Proposed regulatory approach for entry level, level 1 and level 2 qualifications supporting progression to higher levels of study in England
Consultation on Ofqual’s conditions, requirements and guidance for Progression Qualifications in England
Proposed regulatory approach for entry level, level 1 and level 2 qualifications supporting progression to higher levels of study in England
In response to: Consultation on regulating level 1 and 2 qualifications designed to lead to employment
In response to: Consultation on regulating level 1 and 2 qualifications designed to lead to employment
Proposed regulatory approach for level 2 qualifications designed to lead to skilled employment and level 1 qualifications that are prerequisites to employment in England.
Changes which allow students to take the Core Exam and Core Project separately at their first attempt and additional minor updates.
Proposed regulatory approach for level 2 qualifications supporting progression to T Levels
Proposed regulatory approach for level 2 qualifications designed to lead to skilled employment and level 1 qualifications that are prerequisites to employment in England.
Changes which allow students to take the Core Exam and Core Project separately at their first attempt and additional minor updates.
Proposed regulatory approach for entry level, level 1 and level 2 qualifications supporting progression to higher levels of study in England
Proposed regulatory approach for level 2 qualifications supporting progression to T Levels
Proposed regulatory approach for level 2 qualifications designed to lead to skilled employment and level 1 qualifications that are prerequisites to employment in England.
In response to: Regulating alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications at level 3
In response to: Regulating alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications at level 3
In response to: Regulating alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications at level 3
Consultation on Conditions, requirements and guidance; and proposed approach to regulating grading for alternative academic qualifications and titling for alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications
Consultation on Conditions, requirements and guidance; and proposed approach to regulating grading for alternative academic qualifications and titling for alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications
We’d like your views on proposed changes to statutory guidance for schools on access for education and training providers to year 8-13 pupils
Consultation on Conditions, requirements and guidance; and proposed approach to regulating grading for alternative academic qualifications and titling for alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications
We’d like your views on proposed changes to statutory guidance for schools on access for education and training providers to year 8-13 pupils
We're seeking views on plans to improve the quality of classroom-based higher technical education in England.
Consultation on Ofqual’s approach to regulating the Technical Award qualifications listed on school and college performance tables by the Department for Education.
Consultation on Ofqual’s approach to regulating the Technical Award qualifications listed on school and college performance tables by the Department for Education.
Consultation on Ofqual’s approach to regulating the Technical Award qualifications listed on school and college performance tables by the Department for Education.
We're seeking views on plans to improve the quality of classroom-based higher technical education in England.
We're seeking views on plans to improve the quality of classroom-based higher technical education in England.
Consultation on rules and guidance for Technical Qualifications
Consultation on rules and guidance for Technical Qualifications
Consultation on rules and guidance for Technical Qualifications
Ofqual's first consultation on the new technical qualifications which form a part of the government’s T Level study programme.
Ofqual's first consultation on the new technical qualifications which form a part of the government’s T Level study programme.
Ofqual's first consultation on the new technical qualifications which form a part of the government’s T Level study programme.
We’re seeking views on the development of new T Level programmes and how they should be designed to implement the Sainsbury panel’s recommendations.
We’re seeking views on the development of new T Level programmes and how they should be designed to implement the Sainsbury panel’s recommendations.
We’re seeking views on the development of new T Level programmes and how they should be designed to implement the Sainsbury panel’s recommendations.