Recommendation 20

The introduction of T Levels offers opportunities for young disabled people to gain valuable workplace experience and skills. There is a risk, however, that it will prevent some from progressing in further education through other routes. For those unable to access T Levels, BTECs are the ideal alternative, and it is concerning that these are being discontinued even though the impact on young disabled people is acknowledged and recognised. We welcome the Government’s decision to pause the defunding of qualifications in August 2024 and to conduct a rapid review of post-16 qualifications reform.