Linking London BTEC Practitioner Group Meeting
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The publication of the government’s Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper confirmed that V Levels “will become the sole vocational qualification pathway at level 3 for 16–19-year-olds.” The subsequent consultation on post-16 provision at level 3 and below has now closed, and a government response setting out the next steps for V Levels and level 2 qualifications is expected soon. With Applied General Qualifications currently scheduled for defunding in 2026–27 and 2027–28, school sixth forms and colleges are facing increasing challenges in shaping a viable and attractive level 3 offer for prospective students.
Ria Bhatta Head of Stakeholder Engagement Pearson we will be providing an update on what we know so far about Level 3 reform in England. We hope that by the 24th this will include, if published in time, the key headlines from the consultation response, which will confirm DfE’s plans for the rollout of V Levels from 2027 onwards, as well as next steps for qualifications at level 2.
This will be followed by and update from Noni Csogor, Research and Policy Manager at The Sixth Form Colleges Association, on the Protect Student Choice Campaign's work to push government for a delay to defunding for Applied General Qualifications.
We will also be inviting partners to share their views, including for colleges, their plans for delivery in 2026-27 and for our university partners on the potential impact on admissions to HE and outreach work. Opportunities for collaboration will also be explored, with a focus on benefiting both partners and learners.
These meetings are aimed at FE staff, including teaching and curriculum leads and managers, careers advisers, as well as university colleagues in admissions and widening participation roles. However, anyone with an interest in the future of BTECs, as well as the latest policy updates on the changing level 2 and 3 qualifications landscape, is welcome to attend.
Please note this event is for Linking London Partners only.
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