The government has confirmed that it will scrap thousands of level 2 and below qualifications, but the timeline for defunding the courses has been delayed by a year.
Proposals, described by sector leaders as “devastating”, were set out by ministers earlier this year to streamline the level 2 post-16 qualifications market after officials claimed it had become too confusing for employers and students to navigate.
The Department for Education has today published its consultation response and confirmed that it will proceed with proposals to axe almost 3,500 existing courses from entry level to level 2.
