Ofqual
Detail of outcome
Ofqual has decided to implement the proposed conditions, requirements and statutory guidance largely as consulted on. There have been some minor drafting changes to improve the clarity and consistency of the wording, but with no changes to the overall meaning.
For T Level Foundation Qualifications, Ofqual has decided to put in place conditions, requirements and guidance in relation to:
- interpretations and definitions (PQ1)
- purposes (PQ7)
- assessment strategies (PQ2)
- assessment (PQ4)
- specified levels of attainment (PQ5)
- standard setting (PQ8)
- Ofqual review of qualifications (PQ3)
- managing the withdrawal of approval for public funding (PQ6)
For the other 4 groups of Qualifications (Level 2 Technical Progression Qualifications, Level 2 Academic Progression Qualifications, Level 1 Progression Qualifications, Entry level Progression Qualifications), Ofqual has decided to put in place conditions, requirements and guidance in relation to:
- interpretations and definitions (PQ1)
- purposes (PQ7)
- assessment strategies (PQ2)
- specified levels of attainment (PQ5)
- Ofqual review of qualifications (PQ3)
- managing the withdrawal of approval for public funding (PQ6)
Feedback received
Detail of feedback received
Ofquals consultationon its draft conditions, requirements and guidance for Entry level, Level 1 and Level 2 Progression Qualifications ran from 20 July to 14 September 2023. The consultation covered:
- T Level Foundation Qualifications (Level 2)
- Level 2 Technical Progression Qualifications
- Level 2 Academic Progression Qualifications
- Level 1 Progression Qualifications
- Entry level Progression Qualifications
Ofqual previously consulted on its proposed approach to regulating theT Level Foundation Qualificationsand theother 4 groups of Progression Qualificationsin January and March 2023 respectively.
This document sets out Ofquals analysis of the responses received.
Original consultation
Consultation description
In October 2022, DfE published the governments response to its consultation on the Review of post-16 qualifications at level 2 and below in England.
The response sets out DfEs intentions for the future qualifications landscape at level 2 and below in England. It confirms the groups of qualifications that will be considered for public funding in the future grouped by level, purpose, and intended destination. The review of qualifications at level 2 and below will span several years, with DfE taking a phased approach to the first teaching of reformed qualifications from 2025 to 2027.