Extended Curriculum and BTEC
Supporting learners on their chosen pathway
We're passionate about encouraging and supporting learners’ wider development. Through our broad range of subjects, we support every learner to develop knowledge and skills that will take them beyond the exam hall and into their working lives.
Continue to teach BTEC with confidence
The post-16 level 3 vocational qualifications landscape in England is undergoing major reform.
On 25 May 2023, the DfE published the latest news about the reform of post-16 level 3 vocational qualifications in England. Following a review, Level 3 BTEC Nationals, Cambridge Technicals and other level 3 vocational qualifications in England are impacted.
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.
Quick links
- Expression of interest form - Extended curriculum at KS4
- Pearson Edexcel and BTEC qualifications
- Resources and online services for schools
- Clinical assessment in schools
- Review of Post-16 L2 and below qualifications
- Review of Post -16 L3 qualifications
- Vocational Qualifications Support 2022/23
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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.
Offering You More
Level 2 BTEC Tech Awards
Attend our live training sessions to get all the information you need to teach and assess the BTEC Tech Awards.
Don't miss the opportunity to ask questions and get the support you need to deliver the qualification to your learners.
BTEC Works
Many of your learners will be considering their next steps and looking at their various options. BTECs are high–quality, career–focused qualifications grounded in the real world of work.
This practical approach allows learners to develop and apply the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers and universities are looking for.
Key themes
Explore what Extended Curriculum and BTEC has to offer
Features
Level 2 BTEC Tech Awards
Discover how we are offering you more as you teach the BTEC Tech Awards.
You said, we listened. We extended the marking submission deadline for the BTEC Tech Awards, ensuring your learners get their results on time and hold onto their resit opportunities.
Level 3 BTEC Nationals
Let us reassure you that you can continue to teach your BTECs with confidence this year and next.
Very few qualifications will be affected in 2024/25. The key changes will be made in 2025/26 and 2026/27.