The future of post-16 level 3 vocational qualifications in England

On the 12 December 2024, the DfE published the outcomes of the 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.ÌýRead our statement

We understand how important this information is to you, and we’re currently reviewing the DfE’s rapid review outcome to understand what this will mean for you and your learners.

A reminder that approvedÌýAlternative Academic QualificationsÌýandÌýTechnical Qualifications, will be funded from August 2025.

We want to reassure you that we are committed to supporting you and your learners with the latest information and what it means for the delivery of ɫèAV qualifications.

Ensuring our school and college customers can continue to offer a wide choice of qualifications to their learners is – and will - remain our primary objective.Ìý

Funding approved for first teach September 2025

We are pleased to announce thatÌýall 12 of our new BTEC Level 3 qualificationsÌýsubmitted for approval in July 2023, have been approved for funding and will be available for first teaching from September 2025.

You can continue to teach BTEC with confidence and be reassured that these highly valued qualifications will continue to be a vital part of the Level 3 qualifications landscape in England in the future.

FAQs

Latest updates on Post-16 Level 2 reforms

Latest update

On the12 December 2024 DfE published further updates about the reform of post-16 level 3 vocational qualifications in England.

Read our latest statement

Curriculum and Assessment Review

Are you in Wales or Northern Ireland?

The reforms do not affect Wales and Northern Ireland.

Read more

Are you from an International Centre?

The reforms in England will not affect BTEC Internationals.

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Continue to teach BTECs with confidence

If you would like to speak to someone about the vocational reform and what it means for you, your centre and the qualifications you offer now and in the future, please fill out the form below.

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