Select committee: Education Committee
Reform of level 3 qualifications
Open
Opened 18 Nov 2024
Education Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
The purpose of this short inquiry is to hear from representatives of those affected by the Department's review of post-16 qualification reforms; to influence the Department's review before it concludes by the end of the year; to establish the full extent of the Department's plans for level 3 qualifications reform; and to provide clarity to schools, colleges, and students who face uncertainty about which courses will be available to them in the coming years.
Where it stands
The inquiry is open, opened 18 November 2024.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 3 December 2024
- 7 witnesses
Recent activity
- Letter from Daniel Green, Policy Director, Federation of Awarding Bodies on the Outcomes of the Level 3 Review of Qualifications, 22.01.2528 January 2025, Correspondence
- Letter from Minister for Skills on Review of post-16 qualification reforms at level 3 and below, dated 11.12.2417 December 2024, Correspondence
- Correspondence to the Secretary of State and Minister for Skills on Review of post-16 qualification reforms at level 3 and below, dated 4.12.244 December 2024, Correspondence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2024 |
Reform of Level 3 Qualifications
Alice Gardner · Edge Foundation,
Catherine Sezen · Association of Colleges,
David Robinson · Education Policy Institute,
James Kewin · Sixth Form Colleges Association,
Jenifer Burden MBE · The Gatsby Foundation,
Mrs Ruth Perry · Natspec,
Simon Cook · Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Gardner · Chief Executive | Edge Foundation | 1 |
| Catherine Sezen · Director of Education Policy | Association of Colleges | 1 |
| David Robinson · Director of Post 16 and Skills | Education Policy Institute | 1 |
| James Kewin · Deputy Chief Executive | Sixth Form Colleges Association | 1 |
| Jenifer Burden MBE · Director of Programmes for Gatsby Education | The Gatsby Foundation | 1 |
| Mrs Ruth Perry · Representative, Special Educational Consortium and Senior Policy Manager | Natspec | 1 |
| Simon Cook · Principal of MidKent College and FE representative | Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) | 1 |
Correspondence
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| Published | Direction | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | To committee | Letter from Daniel Green, Policy Director, Federation of Awarding Bodies on the Outcomes of the Level 3 Review of Qualifications, 22.01.25 |
| 17 Dec 2024 | To committee | Letter from Minister for Skills on Review of post-16 qualification reforms at level 3 and below, dated 11.12.24 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | Not recorded | Correspondence to the Secretary of State and Minister for Skills on Review of post-16 qualification reforms at level 3 and below, dated 4.12.24 |