The changing post-16 landscape

By 2025-02-13T06:15:00

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Following a review of post-16 qualifications in England, the options are changing and AAQs loom on the horizon for science teachers and learners 

The Department for Education (DfE) reviewed the existing system of post-16 qualifications in England and published the outcomes in December 2024. The review defunded many BTECs and the government expects that from autumn 2026, a combination of A-levels, T-levels and alternative academic qualifications (AAQs) will meet students’ needs. This article looks at the options for post-16 science learners.

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