Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 23
23
Rejected
Introduce modular T Level qualifications to enable flexible student pathways and employer engagement.
Recommendation
We recommend the introduction of modular or smaller-sized T Level qualifications (e.g. equivalent to one A Level) to enable students to study a blend of academic and technical qualifications and allow more flexible entry and exit points. Employers should be involved more closely at the curriculum-design stage of these modular qualifications to ensure T Level programmes align with industry needs. (Recommendation, Paragraph 91)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government states it will introduce V Levels, a new vocational pathway, alongside A Levels and T Levels, which will allow students to explore sectors and combine applied learning with practical assessment. This differs from the recommended modular T Level qualifications.
Summary of the government's response below — read the verbatim text to verify.
Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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PLANS ALREADY IN PLACE The Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper highlights that T Levels will be the main level 3 pathway for young people who know what broad career area they want to pursue and where it’s right for them to take a single, large qualification. For students who want to study a mixed academic and vocational programme, they should choose a V Level route. V Levels are smaller qualifications and will sit alongside A levels and T Levels. V Levels will be offered in a range of subjects (subject to consultation) and blend applied learning with practical assessment. Their content will be linked to occupational standards set by Skills England, in consultation with employers. This will ensure V Levels are relevant to employers and have clear progression into employment, apprenticeships, or higher study. We launched a consultation on post-16 level 3 and below pathways on 20 October 2025. We will close this consultation on 12 January 2026.
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