BTEC diplomas
Facts about BTEC diplomas: who they are for, the different types, how they are taught, what you need to get on one, and what you can do afterwards.
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BTEC diplomas
Facts about BTEC diplomas: who they are for, the different types, how they are taught, what you need to get on one, and what you can do afterwards.
Foundation apprenticeships
Foundation apprenticeships are available if you’re in your 5th or 6th year at secondary school in Scotland.
Provider opt in for pre-approved unpicks C&C 2025
Following the success of the pre-approved unpick pilot last year, we are continuing to run the process for C&C 2025. You will be able to to opt in to pre-approving unpicking Confirmation decisions that have been made in error during the period of Confirmation and Clearing. Please complete the web form below to indicate if you intend to sign up, or not.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for technical education?
Ginny Page, Director of Education Programmes, Gatsby Foundation
Cambridge Technicals
Facts about Cambridge Technicals: who they are for and what subjects are available.
Higher Technical Qualifications
Find out what Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are, who they’re for, and what and where you can study.
Recruit future talent with UCAS
Every employer needs the right talent. UCAS can help you build an effective sustainable pipeline of the next generation of talent.
Studying at a higher education college
Higher education (HE) courses don’t have to be studied at a university – there are more than 240 colleges in the UK that offer a range of higher education courses.
With the target set in 1999 of 50% of young people now participating in higher eduction, where next for the UK HE sector and economy?
Dr Stephen Coulter, Head of Industrial Strategy, Skills and Sustainability, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and James Scales, Policy Lead, Skills and Future of Work, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.