This information currently affects centres in England only. We also monitor policy developments in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland and will add further information as required.
Following the release of the Government’s Post-16 education and skills white paper and the consultation on Post-16 Level 3 and Below Pathways we will be engaging positively and fully with both the consultation, and subsequent reforms as they emerge. This may take some time as reforms are set to be phased in until 2030/31 meaning we expect stability in our current portfolio until at least August 2027, and possibly beyond. We are committed to supporting you to provide the best possible creative education to students across England and the UK. We will continue to apply our expertise and experience to the 16-19 education system in order to support you to deliver transformative experiences to your students.
As always we will be highlighting, and seeking to retain, what works well in current qualifications, both for your students and for the creative sector. At the same time we will work collaboratively with you and with the DfE to ensure that new V-levels and T-levels in our sector are the best they can be. We will be sharing information with (and listening to) centres over the coming weeks and months, and anticipate being at the heart of developments during and after the consultation which closes in January.
We will keep centres updated via our newsletter, website and briefings as more information becomes available.