Policy paper

Reforms to post-16 qualifications at level 3 in England

What the government will do to reform level 3 qualifications following a consultation that closed in January 2021.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 14 July 2021

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Applies to England

Documents

Review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 in England: policy statement

PDF, 985 KB, 42 pages

Details

This policy statement sets out changes to level 3 qualifications following the review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below in England.

It summarises the groups of qualifications that we will approve for funding alongside A levels and T Levels. It also sets out how we expect students to progress and how the new range of qualifications will support all students to fulfil their potential.

Read about the consultation on the post-16 qualifications at level 3.

Separate guidance is available for providers of post-16 education and awarding organisations.

Published 14 July 2021