The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking feedback on the planned design and implementation of the new pathways for 16 to 19-year-olds announced in the Post-16 Education and Skills Strategy including:

• A third, vocational pathway at level 3: creating  V Level qualifications. V Levels will sit alongside A levels and T Levels and will offer a vocational alternative to these academic and technical routes.
• Two new pathways at level 2: simplifying the current offer and providing a clear line of sight to both further study at level 3 and skilled employment through the Further Study pathway and Occupational pathway.

CIOB, as an accreditation body for Higher Education Institutions, as well as a standard setting body is planning to submit a response. Should you have any views, please contact [email protected] ahead of the close date on 12 January 2025.

To view the consultation, please click here.