The review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below, alongside the development of T Levels, is central to building a world class education system. The review aims to simplify and streamline the current system to ensure that all qualifications approved for funding to have a distinct purpose and be necessary, support progression to good outcomes and be high quality.

Our first stage consultation is currently open and closes on 10 June 2019; details are available here: https://consult.education.gov.uk/post-16-qualifications-review-team/post-16-level-3-and-below-qualifications-review/

We are keen to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and gather as many views and inputs as possible. Therefore, as part of the first stage consultation, we are holding a consultation event, which will run from 10:30-15:00.

As part of the day, we are offering attendees the opportunity to attend three breakout sessions from the five on offer. Each breakout session is focussed on themes from the consultation. We will discuss the relevant consultation questions and other any other relevant issues. An agenda is below.

Agenda

10:30-10:50: Registration with tea and coffee

10:50-11:05: Introductory speech: welcome and overview

11:05-11:50: Breakout session 1

• Breakout Room 1: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Disadvantage

• Breakout Room 2: Level 2 and below

• Main Room: Level 3

11:50-12:00: Break; the Marketplace is open; tea and coffee

12:00- 12:45: Breakout session 2

• Breakout Room 1: Principles

• Breakout Room 2: Pre-existing qualifications and Qualifications with low and no enrolments

• Main Room: Level 2 and below

12:45-13:30: Lunch; the Marketplace is open at lunch and between sessions

13:30-14:15: Breakout session 3

• Breakout Room 1: Principles

• Breakout Room 2: Level 3

• Main Room: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Disadvantage

14:15-14:30: Break; the Marketplace is open; tea and coffee

14:30-15:00: Wrap-up and final reflections

Please note that places are limited to 100 delegates per event. Therefore, we ask that you send one representative per organisation.

When registering for the event:

• Please book one ticket for Admission to the Consultation Event.

• Please then book an individual ticket for each breakout session you wish to attend.

• Please indicate any dietary requirements when prompted.

All consultation documentation is available here: https://consult.education.gov.uk/ We ask that you familiarise yourself with the consultation prior to the event.

For any queries please email: Post16Level3andBelowReview.CONSULTATION@education.gov.uk

With best regards,

The post-16 qualifications review team

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