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This month's news and updates
NEW BTEC Level 3 Nationals and Technicals
We are pleased to announce that all 12 of our qualifications submitted for approval in July 2023, have been approved for funding and will be available for first teaching from September 2025.?
Level 3 DfE defunding announcement
On 16th May the DfE published a list of Level 3 qualifications that will be defunded from 1st August 2025. As expected, this list includes some Level 3 BTEC qualifications. We will now be working closely with schools and colleges to ensure learners starting a two-year programme in September 2024 are registered on the correct qualification to receive funding for the duration of their programme.
BTEC Level 2 Reform
Want to stay informed on the upcoming changes to?BTEC Level 2?qualifications? Visit our dedicated reform information page for?details on the latest updates. This is your go-to source for understanding the reforms and how they may impact you.
What's NEW?for BTEC?
We have arranged webinars to launch the new BTEC Level 3 Nationals and Technicals. Join us for the opportunity to get an overview of the qualifications and to ask questions. You'll also learn how transferable, digital, and sustainability skills are built into the specification, the support offered and how the qualifications align with A levels and Higher Education.
BTEC Entry 1 & 2 in ICT
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If you’re interested in delivering an entry-level ICT programme in a school or college why not join our upcoming training webinar? In this session, you'll discover how to implement the BTEC Entry 1 or 2 Pre-Vocational Studies as part of your curriculum. It’s also a great opportunity to receive guidance on delivery and to ask any questions you may have.
Join our FE networking events this summer
We are excited to announce that we’re offering colleges across the country the opportunity to find out more about GCSE English Language 2.0 at?online regional networks this summer. The events will be hosted by colleges who have successfully delivered English Language 2.0 so you’ll be able to hear first-hand how well students have responded to this new approach.
Student competition: Win a ￡100 voucher!
A final reminder that Sweet Education is running an exciting competition for Teen Self-Esteem Month. The competition ‘Be-YOU-tiful’ is open to all students completing the BTEC Personal Growth and Wellbeing qualification with Sweet. Pearson is proud to be offering the prize for this year’s competition: a ￡100 Amazon voucher for the best entry! The competition closes on 31st May 2024.
WorldSkills Team UK announced
Earlier this month, WorldSkills Team UK was announced, and we are incredibly proud to share that 9 members of the team are former BTEC learners! As WorldSkills UK’s official partner, we’re supporting their mission to raise standards, champion future skills and boost the prestige of technical and professional education around the world.
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