The Department for Education and Ofqual are reforming post-16 vocational and technical qualifications to modernise the system and improve work-related skills development, with the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 recently enacted. The reform includes new qualification types (T Levels, V Levels, Foundation Certificates, Occupational Certificates) with updated assessment requirements and subject content frameworks for 2027 implementation. Current activity involves finalising assessment timing requirements, on-screen assessment protocols, and L2/L3 qualification subject content specifications.
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
In response to: Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3
We are seeking views on proposed subject content for new V levels, foundation certificates and occupational certificates to be first taught from September 2027.
Ofqual wants your views on the proposed regulatory approach, Conditions, requirements and guidance for a range of vocational and technical qualifications.
Find out what T Levels courses include and how they work with other qualifications, including grading and UCAS points.
These Regulations make amendments to secondary legislation in consequence of the coming into force of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14). That Act abolishes the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education …
These Regulations bring into force the remaining provisions of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (“the Act”) that did not come into force on the day on which the Act was passed.
These Regulations bring into force the remaining provisions of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (“the Act”) that did not come into force on the day on which the Act was passed.
We would like your views on the anticipated impact of transferring new powers from central government to local authorities.
We would like your views on the anticipated impact of transferring new powers from central government to local authorities.
We would like your views on the anticipated impact of transferring new powers from central government to local authorities.
Information on the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill.
Progress on the rollout of T Levels and actions being taken to scale up the programme.
In response to: Regulating level 2 and below Progression Qualifications
In response to: Regulating level 2 and below Progression Qualifications
In response to: Regulating level 2 and below Progression Qualifications
Consultation on Ofqual’s conditions, requirements and guidance for Progression Qualifications in England
Consultation on Ofqual’s conditions, requirements and guidance for Progression Qualifications in England
In response to: Updating Qualification Level Conditions for T Level Technical Qualifications
Changes which allow students to take the Core Exam and Core Project separately at their first attempt and additional minor updates.
In response to: Regulating level 2 qualifications supporting progression to T Levels
In response to: Regulating level 2 and below qualifications supporting progression to higher levels of …
Proposed regulatory approach for level 2 qualifications supporting progression to T Levels
Proposed regulatory approach for entry level, level 1 and level 2 qualifications supporting progression to higher levels of study in England
Consultation on Ofqual’s conditions, requirements and guidance for Progression Qualifications in England
Proposed regulatory approach for entry level, level 1 and level 2 qualifications supporting progression to higher levels of study in England
In response to: Consultation on regulating level 1 and 2 qualifications designed to lead to employment
In response to: Consultation on regulating level 1 and 2 qualifications designed to lead to employment
Proposed regulatory approach for level 2 qualifications designed to lead to skilled employment and level 1 qualifications that are prerequisites to employment in England.
Changes which allow students to take the Core Exam and Core Project separately at their first attempt and additional minor updates.
Proposed regulatory approach for level 2 qualifications supporting progression to T Levels
Guidance from the government on how the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) should carry out its functions for the 2023 to 2024 financial year.
Guidance from the government on how the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) should carry out its functions for the 2023 to 2024 financial year.
Proposed regulatory approach for level 2 qualifications designed to lead to skilled employment and level 1 qualifications that are prerequisites to employment in England.
Changes which allow students to take the Core Exam and Core Project separately at their first attempt and additional minor updates.
Proposed regulatory approach for entry level, level 1 and level 2 qualifications supporting progression to higher levels of study in England
Proposed regulatory approach for level 2 qualifications supporting progression to T Levels
In response to: Regulating alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications at level 3
Proposed regulatory approach for level 2 qualifications designed to lead to skilled employment and level 1 qualifications that are prerequisites to employment in England.
In response to: Regulating alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications at level 3
In response to: Regulating alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications at level 3
In response to: Regulating alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications at level 3
In response to: Regulating alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications at level 3
Consultation on Conditions, requirements and guidance; and proposed approach to regulating grading for alternative academic qualifications and titling for alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications
Consultation on Conditions, requirements and guidance; and proposed approach to regulating grading for alternative academic qualifications and titling for alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications
We’d like your views on proposed changes to statutory guidance for schools on access for education and training providers to year 8-13 pupils
Information on the measures set out in the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill.
Consultation on Conditions, requirements and guidance; and proposed approach to regulating grading for alternative academic qualifications and titling for alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications
We’d like your views on proposed changes to statutory guidance for schools on access for education and training providers to year 8-13 pupils
A letter from the government to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) about
What the government will do to reform higher technical education following a consultation held in 2019.
We're seeking views on plans to improve the quality of classroom-based higher technical education in England.
Consultation on Ofqual’s approach to regulating the Technical Award qualifications listed on school and college performance tables by the Department for Education.
Consultation on Ofqual’s approach to regulating the Technical Award qualifications listed on school and college performance tables by the Department for Education.
Consultation on Ofqual’s approach to regulating the Technical Award qualifications listed on school and college performance tables by the Department for Education.
We're seeking views on plans to improve the quality of classroom-based higher technical education in England.
We're seeking views on plans to improve the quality of classroom-based higher technical education in England.
The government's case for making changes to the higher technical education system and a glossary of related terms.
Consultation on rules and guidance for Technical Qualifications
The government’s technical education reforms, based on the work of Lord Sainsbury’s independent panel.
Consultation on rules and guidance for Technical Qualifications
Consultation on rules and guidance for Technical Qualifications
Ofqual's first consultation on the new technical qualifications which form a part of the government’s T Level study programme.
Ofqual's first consultation on the new technical qualifications which form a part of the government’s T Level study programme.
Ofqual's first consultation on the new technical qualifications which form a part of the government’s T Level study programme.
We’re seeking views on the development of new T Level programmes and how they should be designed to implement the Sainsbury panel’s recommendations.
Terms of reference for a review of post-18 education and funding to ensure a joined-up system that works for everyone.
Terms of reference for a review of post-18 education and funding to ensure a joined-up system that works for everyone.
We’re seeking views on the development of new T Level programmes and how they should be designed to implement the Sainsbury panel’s recommendations.
We’re seeking views on the development of new T Level programmes and how they should be designed to implement the Sainsbury panel’s recommendations.
Commons Reason and Amendment 15:09:00 Motion A Moved by Lord Nash: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 1 to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 1A. Commons Reason 1A: Because it would involve a charge …
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons on Wednesday 19 April with a reason and amendment. The Commons reason and amendment were printed in accordance with Standing Order 50(2). House adjourned at 6.27 pm.
Consideration of Lords amendments Mr Speaker: I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that financial privilege is engaged by Lords amendment 1. I also remind the House that certain of the motions relating to the Lords amendments will …
Third Reading 17:33:00 Motion Moved by Lord Nash: That the Bill do now pass. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Education (Lord Nash) (Con): My Lords, before the Bill’s Third Reading draws to a close, I take this opportunity …
Report 15:08:00 Amendment 1 Moved by 1: After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause— “Financial support for students undertaking apprenticeships (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations made by statutory instrument make provision for—(a) making a person undertaking …
Report (Continued) 21:25:00 Amendment 34 Moved by 34: Schedule 1, page 31, line 26, at end insert— “( ) about permission for the use of the DfE logo and standard wording on technical education certificates;” Baroness Garden of Frognal (LD): …
Committee (3rd Day) 15:45:00 Relevant document: 16th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord Faulkner of Worcester) (Lab): Welcome, my Lords, to the third day of Grand Committee on the Technical and Further Education Bill. …
Committee (2nd Day) 15:30:00 Relevant document: 16th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord Dear) (CB): My Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, this Committee will adjourn as …
Committee (1st Day) 15:45:00 Relevant document: 16th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Henig) (Lab): If there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, this Committee will adjourn as soon as …
Order of Consideration Motion 15:01:00 Moved by The Earl of Courtown: That it be an instruction to the Grand Committee to which the Technical and Further Education Bill has been committed that they consider the Bill in the following order: …
Second Reading 15:38:00 Moved by The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Education (Lord Nash) (Con): My Lords, first, I express my gratitude to noble Lords who have already attended meetings with me and the Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, …
First Reading 15:09:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee New Clause 1 Report on quality outcomes of completed apprenticeships ‘(1) The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education shall report on an annual basis to the Secretary of State on …
Second Reading 16:34:00 The Secretary of State for Education (Justine Greening): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. The background to the Bill is that the Government have worked tirelessly over the past six …
Information about the Technical and Further Education Bill and its measures.
Analysis of the potential impact of the proposals in the post-16 skills plan on specific protected groups.