General news
- New Pearson BTEC International Level 3 qualifications launching for first teaching in 2020
- Our new Pearson BTEC International Level 3 qualifications will be available for first teaching from April 2020, with specifications available online from October 2019.
- The vision to deliver exceptional training
- How Specsavers worked with Pearson to develop a bespoke training programme that will future-proof their business and motivate their people.
- All 12 Pearson Level 3 qualifications approved for funding from September 2025 in England
- We are pleased to announce that all 12 of our BTEC Level 3 qualifications have been approved for funding and will be available for first teaching from September 2025
- Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson announces Pause and Review of the Level 3 reforms
- Today Bridget Phillipson announced the next steps on the pause and review of the post-16 level 3 and below reforms.
- Post-16 Level 3 vocational qualifications reform update
- Following yesterday’s announcement, we are pleased to confirm that the following qualifications will continue to be available for registration and funding for 2024/25 in England.
- The future of post-16 level 3 and below vocational qualification
- In July the DfE announced an immediate pause and review of the post-16 vocational qualification reform in England.
- Pearson responds to outcome of Department for Education review of post-16 qualification reform
- Today, the DfE published the outcome of their rapid review of level 3 qualifications. The aim of the review was to determine which qualifications will be funded for 16-19 learners in England for the 2025/26 academic year.
- Latest updates on Level 3 qualification funding in England
- Yesterday, the DfE published the outcomes of the Review of Qualifications Reform at Level 3 in England. This confirms which qualifications will be funded for 16–19 learners in England for the academic years 2025/26 and 2026/27.
- Update on Level 3 qualification funding in England and topping up BTEC learners
- Learn how the defunding of certain Level 3 qualifications from 1 August 2025 will impact centres who use a top-up model with their BTEC learners.
- Centre Registration Guidance for BTEC Nationals – England Only (Effective from September 2025)
- As you prepare for the 2025/26 academic year, it's essential that you are aware of upcoming changes to BTEC National qualifications affecting centres in England who drawn down DfE funding.
- Funding approved for more new BTECs for first teach September 2026
- New Certificate size (180 GLH) Level 3 BTEC National AAQs and Level 3 Technicals have been approved for funding and will be available for first teaching in England from September 2026.
- Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper
- Today, the government is publishing its white paper on skills and post-16 education. We know you’ll have questions about how these proposals might affect your students and the qualifications you teach.
- Pearson's full response to the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper
- On 20 October, the government published its Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, setting out significant reforms to vocational education in England. Here's what it means for you.