Consultation outcome

Review of post-16 qualifications at level 3: second stage

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 23 October 2020
• Last updated: 14 July 2021 — See all updates

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Applies to England

This consultation has concluded

Read the full outcome

Review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 in England: consultation response

PDF, 429 KB, 68 pages

Detail of outcome

Summary of responses we received, along with the government’s response outlining the next steps.

Read this response alongside the government’s plans for reform of level 3 qualifications policy statement for a complete view of the consultation response and the post-16 qualification reforms.

You can also read the:

• updated impact assessment
• guidance for providers of post-16 education
• guidance for awarding organisations

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Original consultation

Summary

We are seeking views on proposals to reform post-16 technical and academic qualifications at level 3.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
midday on 23 October 2020 to 11:45pm on 31 January 2021

Consultation description

This consultation is the second stage of the review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below in England. It focuses on level 3 qualifications and seeks views on our proposals for the groups of qualifications that would continue to be funded alongside A levels and T Levels.

The review’s aim is:

• clearer qualifications choices for young people and adults
• to ensure that every qualification approved for public funding has a distinct purpose, is high quality and supports progression to positive outcomes for students

We have extended the closing date of this consultation in recognition of the ongoing disruption caused by by the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The consultation will now close at 23:45 on Sunday 31 January 2021.

Alongside this consultation, you can also read:

• the government response to the first stage consultation
• a call for evidence, seeking views on post-16 study and qualifications at level 2 and below

Published 23 October 2020
Last updated 14 July 2021 + show all updates

1. 14 July 2021

   Added consultation response and links to related impact assessment, policy statement, guidance for providers and guidance for awarding bodies.

2. 14 January 2021

   Consultation closing date extended to 31 January 2021.

3. 10 November 2020

   Added link to the first stage consultation response and the post-16 study at level 2 and below call for evidence.

4. 23 October 2020

   First published.