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Vocational Qualification Reform in England

Vocational Qualification Reform in England

The vocational qualifications system is changing to become more responsive to the specific needs of employers and learners. The content of qualifications will be more relevant to employers’ needs and qualifications will be more accessible to a wider range of learners.

This website sets out how these changes are being implemented in England. The reforms currently apply only to vocational qualifications as defined by the UK VQ Reform Programme.

Key changes

Details of important changes to the vocational qualification system

The Timetable for Change

Milestones in the timetable for vocational qualification reform

Who's doing what?

A number of partners are involved in implementing the VQ reforms in England

The benefits

Details of the benefits of the changes for learners and employers

Leaflets

BIS has produced leaflets for the different groups interested in the changes to vocational qualifications