College and school educators

Our post-16 vocational qualifications will equip your learners with the skills and knowledge they need to progress to higher education, apprenticeships - and ultimately a rewarding career.

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Post-16 Level 3 Reform in England: Information and support

Digital, Health and Social Care and Science

Funding for large Digital, Health and Social Care and Science vocational qualifications is expected to be removed. These reforms aim to simplify the post‑16 landscape by focusing on T Levels and smaller technical or academic qualifications. 

Changes to funding are expected to be in place from September 2026.

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Digital Health and Social Care Science

Health, Science and Digital Sector Briefings: Supporting the transition to T Levels and funded BTECs as part of a mixed study programme. 

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Perspectives on life and learning in further education

We spoke to over 2,000 students and tutors to understand life and learning in UK colleges today. The report shows how colleges are adapting to new expectations, technologies and career pathways, what’s working, where challenges remain, and what’s next for learners, employers and communities.

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Curriculum and Assessment Review

The Curriculum and Assessment Review is a milestone for education and skills in the UK – and it’s just the start. As we turn recommendations into further action, we’ll keep working with students, teachers, partners and sector experts to drive manageable and truly impactful change. 

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AI Essentials - a new, self-paced course that helps your students to use artificial intelligence confidently, responsibly and effectively, in their studies and in life.

Created by Basingstoke College of Technology and hosted on our ActiveHub platform, it’s already supported over 1,200 learners and takes only 60–90 minutes to complete.

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