FE Educators
Our post-16 vocational qualifications will equip your learners with the skills and knowledge they need to progress to higher education, apprenticeships—and ultimately a rewarding career.
On this page you'll find information about what we do, how we'll support you, and the latest news.
Update on the Level 3 Vocational Qualifications reform in England
The post-16 Level 3 vocational qualifications landscape in England is undergoing major reform.
You can continue to teach your BTECs with confidence this year and next and be reassured that very few qualifications will be affected in 2024/25. The key changes will be made in 2025/26 and 2026/27.
Over the coming months, we will provide you with all the support you need to make any changes necessary to your curriculum due to the reforms or please do not hesitate to contact us
View the latest Level 3 update
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Continue to teach BTEC with confidence
The wait is over! The NEW BTEC Level 3 National (AAQ) and the NEW Level 3 Technical qualifications draft specifications are now live!
What's next for BTEC Level 3?
Let us introduce you to the new BTEC Level 3 Nationals.
These events are your opportunity to get a first look at the new specification, assessments and support.
These qualifications are for first teach September 2025, DfE funding and approval will be confirmed in July 2024.
Introducing HTQs
Higher Technical Qualifications are technical qualifications in England at HE level. The first HTQs in Digital will be delivered from September 2022, including the BTEC HN Diploma in Computing for England.
The latest FE news and information
VQ Bulletin
The most comprehensive and up-to-date source of what is happening for Pearson vocational qualifications.
Policy Watch
A regular policy briefing and updating service keeping you up to date with the latest developments in education.
BTEC Blog
Featuring inspiring learner case studies, industry events and key topics on BTEC and vocational learning.
Our products and services
BTEC Nationals
Post-16 vocational qualifications providing specialist, work-related learning across a range of sectors.
Higher Nationals
Internationally recognised qualifications equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships help employees develop, reskill, or upskill in the areas that employers need most in their business.
Functional Skills
Qualifications in English, maths and ICT, comprehensive qualifications for all ages and learner types.
Support for teachers and learners
Learner support
Information and support for BTEC learners and parents.
Degree Finder
Helping BTEC Higher Nationals students make a decision about where to continue their studies.
BTEC teaching support
Find out everything you need to know to teach our qualifications, from course planning and training events to exam guidance and post-results services.