BTEC Nationals October Update

Subject update | Tue Oct 01 23:00:00 UTC 2024

The Pause and Review of the level 3 reforms looms large as we enter October you can be assured that we will do everything we can to answer questions and keep you informed.

Pause and review of Level 3 reforms

Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson announces Pause and Review of the Level 3 reforms

In a significant development for the education sector, Bridget Phillipson has announced a one-year pause on the removal of funding for certain post-16 qualifications in England. This decision allows for a comprehensive review of the ongoing reforms and ensures that The DfE will place a one year pause on the removal of 16 to 19 funding from qualifications assessed as overlapping with T Levels, namely those in construction and the built environment, digital, education and early years, and health and science. These qualifications were originally scheduled to have their funding approval removed in the 16 to 19 offer after 31 July 2024 but will now continue to remain available up to 31 July 2025.

Pearson applauds the new Labour Government for their responsive approach and commitment to stability and progress in education. We remain dedicated to offering a broad spectrum of qualifications to support the diverse needs and aspirations of students.

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Pearson statement in full

Registrations for 2024 on the current BTEC Nationals

Current BTEC Nationals in IT & Computing

The current BTEC Nationals all remain available for registration for this years intake and for certification in 2026.

Please be careful when making Registrations for the current qualifications to register for the largest size that the students would want to certificate with if they are staying for the full term of the program delivery.

The current reform status (which may change) means that registrations made in September 2025 to larger sizes may not be available, whereas the ability to drop down to a smaller size qualification will remain available.

BTEC Nationals AAQ Training Events

AAQ Training Events

AAQ Getting Started events

Getting Started events will cover ways to Plan and Teach BTEC National AAQ in Computing and Information Technology.

These sessions are aimed at UK based teachers preparing to deliver the BTEC National (2025) in Computing and Information Technology.

These events can count as 1.5 Hours of CPD. You will receive a certificate of attendance the next working day after the live event. Please be aware that this event will be recorded and may be shared publicly.

Qualification	Date	Time	Registration
Computing	18/11/2024	16:00 - 17:30	Register
Computing	22/11/2024	13:00 - 14:30	Register
Information Technology	11/11/2024	16:00 - 17:30	Register
Information Technology	15/11/2024	13:00 - 14:30	Register

These live sessions will meet the following objectives:

Centres can confidently plan the delivery of the new qualifications at Level 3, based on their and their learners' needs.
Centres have a clear view on the underpinning knowledge required to deliver the units.
Centres identify how to use internal assessment support materials to inform teaching and learning and understand the standard.
Centres know where to find support, via the website or specific roles within Pearson.

The training provides a general run through of internal and external assessment.

Follow on training events

Internal and External assessment detail will be covered in our BTEC National AAQ live events which will follow in early 2025.

Getting Ready to Assess Internal Units
Preparing Your Learners for External Assessment

Tim Brady

Computer Science and ICT Subject Advisor

Email :

TeachingComputerScience@pearson.com TeachingICT@pearson.com

Facebook :

BTEC Tech Award in DIT Facebook group

BTEC Firsts in I&CT Facebook group

T-Level Digital Facebook group

GCSE Computer Science Facebook group

Phone :

+44 (0) 344 463 2535 (Teaching Services team | Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm GMT)

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News and updates

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BTEC Nationals February Update | 6 February 2025

BTEC Nationals January Update | 6 January 2025

BTEC Nationals Information Technology (AAQ)

BTEC Nationals October Update

Level 3 Reform

Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson announces Pause and Review of the Level 3 reforms

BTEC Nationals AAQ Training Events

AAQ Getting Started events

Follow on training events

Tim Brady

Computer Science and ICT Subject Advisor

News and updates

BTEC Nationals Information Technology (AAQ)

BTEC Nationals October Update

Level 3 Reform

Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson announces Pause and Review of the Level 3 reforms

BTEC Nationals AAQ Training Events

AAQ Getting Started events

Follow on training events

Tim Brady

Computer Science and ICT Subject Advisor

News and updates

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