Policy Steers to Ofqual on Level 2 and 3 Vocational Qualifications
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The Secretary of State for Education has issued policy steers to Ofqual, the qualifications regulator, regarding reforms to Level 2 and Level 3 vocational and technical qualifications. The letter covers V Levels, T Levels, and Occupational and Foundation Certificates. The document was published on 23 April 2026 on GOV.UK and applies to England only.
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The Secretary of State for Education has communicated policy steers to Ofqual, directing the regulator's approach to Level 2 and Level 3 vocational and technical qualifications. The steers address reforms across V Levels, T Levels, and Occupational and Foundation Certificates. Education providers offering vocational and technical qualifications should monitor Ofqual's regulatory response to these steers, as future qualification approvals and standards may reflect this policy direction. The document is informational in nature and does not impose binding compliance obligations on providers directly.
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Secretary of State sets out policy steers to Ofqual
Policy steers to Ofqual in relation to reforms to level 2 and level 3 vocational and technical qualifications.
From: Department for Education Published 23 April 2026 Get emails about this page
Applies to England
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Letter from the Secretary of State for Education to Chief Regulator of Ofqual
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A letter from the Secretary of State for Education, setting out policy steers to Ofqual in relation to reforms to level 2 and level 3 vocational and technical qualifications on:
- V Levels
- T Levels
- Occupational and Foundation Certificates
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Published 23 April 2026
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