Skills reform, Young people

Francis review prompts DfE shake-up of English and maths accountability measures

Review response also reveals incoming guidance for colleges on enrichment

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Young people

Curriculum review: ‘Strengthen’ resit accountability and reduce T Level assessment burden

Review recommends already-announced V Levels, level 2 pathways and new pre-GCSE English and maths quals

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Young people

New V Levels qualification must build on the best of BTECs

V Levels must build on BTEC’s proven strengths if they’re to deliver the workforce the UK needs

Jessica Hill
Freya Thomas Monk
Young people

V Levels can streamline, but beware a re-badging exercise

The government’s vision for a simpler skills system is welcome, but real reform means tackling deep-rooted issues like staffing,...

Jessica Hill
Robbie Maris
Young people

V Levels: a victory for vocational education, or another V sign to the FE sector?

The government’s new V Levels promise a third pathway alongside A and T Levels. But are they a genuine...

Jessica Hill
James Scott
Young people

Finally, a real stepping stone for GCSE English and maths learners

After years of watching students struggle through endless GCSE resits, this reform could be the breakthrough they’ve been waiting...

Jessica Hill
Dr Alice Eardley
Young people

V Levels are an opportunity to bring coherence, if we get it right

V Levels could finally give vocational education the credibility it deserves, but only if they’re designed with clarity, consistency...

Jessica Hill
Dr Fiona Aldridge
Skills reform, Young people

White paper to confirm V Levels and GCSE resit ‘stepping stones’

New vocational courses will be the size of an A-level and replace existing alternatives to T Levels

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Young people

Chancellor to ‘guarantee’ job or training place to young NEETs

New scheme to strip benefits from young people that refuse work or training in a bid to tackle rising...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter