The future of post-16 qualifications

Education Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 23 Nov 2021 Closed: 8 Sep 2023 Parliament page
The Education Committee will hold an inquiry examining how effectively post-16, level 3 education and qualifications (such as A Levels, T Levels, BTECs and apprenticeships) prepare young people for the world of work. The Committee will consider the Government’s current work and proposals in this area and look at whether … Read more
4 Recommendations
46 Conclusions
1 Report
7 Oral sessions
2 Letters
7 Events
Activity timeline 18 events
5 Jul
2023
Report published
28 Apr
2023
Report published
17 Jan
2023
Correspondence
10 Jan
2023
Correspondence
13 Dec
2022
Oral evidence
13 Dec
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 15, Palace of Westminster
8 Nov
2022
Oral evidence
8 Nov
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 15, Palace of Westminster
18 Oct
2022
Oral evidence
18 Oct
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 15, Palace of Westminster
12 Jul
2022
Oral evidence
12 Jul
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 15, Palace of Westminster
Oral evidence sessions 7 sessions
13 Dec 2022
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The future of Post-16 qualifications
Rt Hon Robert Halfon · Department for Education Sue Lovelock · Department for Education
8 Nov 2022
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The future of post-16 qualifications (6 of 8)
Alice Barnard · Edge Foundation Kate Grieg · King Ethelbert School Richard Markham · IB Schools and Colleges Association (IBSCA) Tom Richmond · EDSK
18 Oct 2022
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Post 16 qualifications (5 of 7), Alternative qualification models
Andria Singlehurst · Aspirations Academies Trusts Martin Said · XP School Doncaster Tina Götschi · Ada, National College for Digital Skills Yiannis Koursis · Barnsley College
12 Jul 2022
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The future of Post-16 qualifications (4 of 7)
David Gallagher · NCFE Dr Lisa Morrison-Coulthard · National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) Kirsti Lord · Association of Colleges Mrs Ruth Perry · Natspec Tom Bewick · Federation of Awarding Bodies
17 May 2022
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The future of Post-16 qualifications (3 of 7)
Andy Webb · Skysmart Chris Pont · IJYI Ltd Jane Gratton · British Chambers of Commerce Lisa Silcock · Naylor Industries PLC Matthew McCarrick · McCarrick Construction Ltd Peter Cadwallader · The Port Hotel Steven Kearney · SKARCHITECTS
27 Apr 2022
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The future of Post-16 qualifications (2 of 7)
Sir Charlie Mayfield · QA Group The Rt Hon. the Lord Blunkett The Rt Hon. the Lord Willetts
30 Mar 2022
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The future of Post-16 qualifications
Andreas Schleicher · OECD The Rt Hon. the Lord Baker of Dorking CH
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Third Report - The future of post-16 qualifications HC 55 28 Apr 2023 50 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
5 results
Clear
2 Conclusion Deferred
Third Report - The future of post-…
Set ambitious target for 75% of young people to achieve Level 3 by 2030.
The Department must set an ambitious target for at least three-quarters of young people to be qualified to level 3 by 2030. Within this target there should be a concentrated effort to ensure that skills for the future economy and … Read more
Government Response
The government's response describes existing work by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and the National Careers Service to provide information and guidance on T-Level progression opportunities. It does not address the recommendation to set an ambitious target for Level 3 qualifications by 2030.
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7 Conclusion Deferred
Third Report - The future of post-…
Work with IfATE to map and publish clear T Level progression opportunities
The Department must work with the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to clearly map and publish progression opportunities for T Level students. 48 The future of post-16 qualifications This will help reduce uncertainty among students, parents and employers, and … Read more
Government Response
The government's response explains that it is not possible to fast-track the publication of T-Level destination data due to the process of matching with other data sources. It confirms findings from the first cohort's destinations will be published in late 2023/early 2024. It does not address the recommendation to map and publish progression opportunities for T-Level students.
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13 Conclusion Deferred
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Consider introducing micro-accreditation for T Level learners not completing the full programme
The Department must consider the case for micro-accreditation for T Level learners who for whatever reason do not complete their full programme of study. Allowing some form of credentialling for partially completed T Levels would encourage more learners to take … Read more
Government Response
The government's response outlines ongoing awareness campaigns for T-Levels, efforts to develop industry placements, and funding provided to the Careers & Enterprise Company. It does not address the recommendation to consider micro-accreditation or credentialing for partially completed T-Levels.
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47 Recommendation Deferred
Third Report - The future of post-…
Create numeracy qualification for students missing Level 4 GCSE Mathematics grades
An A level maths qualification will evidently not be appropriate for all students. A level 3 core maths qualification provides applied, real-world maths skills, including financial skills, and we believe that more students should have the opportunity to study this … Read more
Government Response
The government is convening an expert advisory group and commissioning research to advise on essential maths knowledge and skills for young people, including financial literacy, as part of a broader 'Maths to 18' mission.
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50 Conclusion Deferred
Third Report - The future of post-…
Consider focused qualifications in practical numeracy and financial skills for broader student benefit
Consideration should be given to how focused qualifications in practical numeracy and financial skills could be used to broaden the reach of this initiative and ensure that a wide variety of students can benefit from further study of mathematical skills … Read more
Government Response
The government is convening an expert advisory group as part of its Maths to 18 mission to advise on essential maths knowledge and skills, with its scope including consideration of financial literacy for young people.
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Government Response AI assessment · 48 of 4 classified
Accepted 22
Accepted in Part 4
Acknowledged 5
Deferred 5
Not Addressed 2
Rejected 10
Total 4 recs + 46 conclusions
Correspondence 2 letters
17 Jan 2023 Correspondence from Minister Halfon to the Chair regarding the Government’s review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 in England, dated 10 January
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10 Jan 2023 Correspondence from Jo Saxton, Chief Regulator of Ofqual, regarding post-16 qualifications
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