House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Post-16 Level 2 and below qualifications update
18 October 2022 · Department for Education
Proposed by Andrea Jenkyns Con Morley and Outwood
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government responded to a consultation on post-16 qualifications at level 2 and below in England.
- Funding is confirmed for proposed qualification groups, and national standards for personal, social, and employability qualifications will be set.
- Consultation on the national standards and updates to National Standards for Adult Literacy and Numeracy are planned.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the government's response to a consultation on post-16 qualifications at level 2 and below in England, outlining reforms to improve quality and clarity.
Action requested
The minister confirms funding for proposed qualification groups, setting national standards for personal, social, and employability (PSE) qualifications, consulting on these, and considering updates to National Standards for Adult Literacy and Numeracy. Implementation will start from September 2025 with final reforms in 2027.
Key facts
- Consultation ran from 2 March to 27 April 2022.
- There were 410 responses to the consultation.
- The aim is to simplify and improve qualification quality.
- First reformed qualifications at level 2 and below will be available for teaching from September 2025.
- Further reforms will phase in for 2026, with final reforms in 2027.