On 12 December 2024, the DfE published the outcomes of the Review of Qualifications Reform at Level 3 in England. This confirms which qualifications will be funded for 16–19 learners in England for the academic years 2025/26 and 2026/27.
Today, the DfE published the outcome of their review of post-16 qualification reform. 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.
We’re pleased to have contributed to the Government’s call for evidence as part of the Curriculum and Assessment Review. Joining the voices of other sector experts, educators, parents/carers and learners, we've shared our research, experience and recommendations with the panel.
Today, we’re sharing a summary of key points from our submission, where we set out our recommendations for how meaningful change can be brought about.
Pearson’s Managing Director of School Assessment and Qualification, Sharon Hague, penned an article about efforts to broaden the curriculum for Schools Week recently.
Her article discusses the importance of creating a broader curriculum without waiting for the outcomes of the Curriculum and Assessment Review. While dramatic curriculum changes might grab attention, lasting progress is more likely to come from steady, incremental adjustments.
We believe in the power of education – and the role of the education system – to prepare all young people, regardless of background, to have successful and fulfilling futures in life, work and study.
In the Labour conference today, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced a new growth and skills levy which will replace the existing apprenticeship levy and include ‘new foundation apprenticeships’.
In July the DfE announced an immediate pause and review of the post-16 vocational qualification reform in England.
Today, 200,000 Level 2 BTEC results are being delivered to students in schools and colleges in the UK. Around 150,000 of these will be receiving the first qualification level BTEC results for the new Tech Awards (2022), as part of the government’s wider reform programme. Pearson are one of a number of providers of these qualifications.
Today, just over 200,000 Level 3 BTEC results will be issued to students in the UK. These young people can now progress into apprenticeships, higher or further education, or full-time employment, often in key industries that suffer from a shortage of skilled workers.
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