Science
BTEC L3 reform briefing sessions
This update is to inform teachers of briefing sessions that we are holding on BTEC Level 3 reforms. They will provide you with a chance to hear the latest developments and provide you with an opportunity to help shape our qualifications and offer.
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07 February 2023 16:00 - 16:45 GMT
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BTEC National in Applied Science and Forensic Science briefing session: a chance to hear the latest developments around the reforms at Level 3 and an opportunity to help us shape our qualification(s) and offer (this applies to England only)
These events will provide you with the latest information on developments around the reforms at Level 3.
They will also provide an opportunity to get your views and insight to help us shape our qualification(s) and support offer in ways that best meet you and your learners’ needs. The sessions will be managed by the sector team leading on the redevelopment of our qualifications at Level 3 and will provide you with an opportunity to ask questions.
These events and the qualifications covered are for UK centres only.
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08 February 2023 Pearson Event Code: 23GNAHBN01 |
BTEC National in Applied Human Biology briefing session: a chance to hear the latest developments around the reforms at Level 3 and an opportunity to help us shape our qualification(s) and offer
These events will provide you with the latest information on developments around the reforms at Level 3.
They will also provide an opportunity to get your views and insight to help us shape our qualification(s) and support offer in ways that best meet you and your learners’ needs. The sessions will be managed by the sector team leading on the redevelopment of our qualifications at Level 3 and will provide you with an opportunity to ask questions.
These events and the qualifications covered are for UK centres only.
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28 February 2023 Pearson Event Code 23GNGEN01
02 March 2023 15:00 - 15:45 GMTPearson Event Code: 23GNGEN02
03 March 2023 09:30 - 10:15 GMT Pearson Event Code: |
Post 16 Level Reforms - what does it mean for BTEC?
On 10 January 2023 the DfE published the latest news about the reform of post-16 level 3 vocational qualifications in England. This event will provides you with an overview of these reforms, and what we know so far about what they will mean for you and your post-16 level 3 vocational curriculum.
The reforms do mean that the qualifications landscape will change for you and your learners over the coming years. These events will be updated with further details as soon as we confirm which new qualifications we are developing, and we will be inviting all schools and colleges to get involved to inform these new developments.
We will also provide you with all the support you need to make any changes necessary to your curriculum in the future as the result of these reforms.
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Please register on the training page and use the 'BTEC Nationals' filter to help you find the events.
The latest news on the future of BTEC Level 3 qualifications in England
We are keeping centres informed with latest news on L3 reforms in England via our dedicated web page - see the link below where you can find out more.
Subject advisor
Irine Muhiuddin
Science
Subject updates
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