Post-16 Level 3 and Below Pathways Consultation response
AELP Submission 128
AELP Response
AELP has reviewed the Department for Education’s consultation on post-16 qualification reforms. Our position emphasises learner progression, transferability, sequential/stackable achievement and employer recognition. Here are our headline asks:
- Offer coherent programmes for vocational learners, introduce a medium sized V level option in depth critical sectors to support transition to employment or further study.
- Protect transferability across level 2 pathways, progression routes to further study, HE and apprenticeships.
- Ensure national prior learning guidance is in place for level 2 and learners can leave programmes with ‘accumulated credits’ to support a study transfer or future study or employment
- Provide sufficient lead-in time and clarity for providers and learners.
- Ensure parity and recognition, gaining UCAS and HE recognition early whilst ensuring alignment with employers.
Post-16 Level 3 and Below Pathways Consultation response
AELP Submission 128
Last published: 15/01/2026
