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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Post 16 Qualifications review update

16 May 2024 · Department for Education

Proposed by Luke Hall Con Thornbury and Yate

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government updates the Post-16 Qualifications reform at level 3.
  • New Alternative Academic Qualifications and Technical Qualifications will be publicly funded from August 2025.
  • A list of 318 qualifications will lose public funding on July 31, 2025.

Issue summary

The statement provides an update on the Post-16 Qualifications reform at level 3, including newly approved qualifications and those set for removal from public funding.

Action requested

New Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) will be publicly funded starting August 2025. Additionally, the government has published a list of 318 qualifications that will lose public funding on July 31, 2025.

Key facts

  • 74 new qualifications approved for Construction and the Built Environment, Digital, Education and Early Years, Engineering and Manufacturing, Health and Science.
  • Over 90% of T Level students passed their qualification in summer 2023, with over two-thirds achieving a merit or above.
  • 318 qualifications will lose public funding on July 31, 2025 due to not being reformed.
  • Around £300m additional investment over two years to support retaking English and Maths.
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