Responding to the education secretary’s announcement this afternoon of a review of post-16 qualification reform, Sarah Hannafin, head of policy at school leaders’ union NAHT, said:

“We welcome the education secretary’s announcement of a review of the reform of post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below, and the pause on plans to cut funding for applied general qualifications such as BTECs.

“T levels are a welcome addition to the post 16 landscape and their roll-out should continue - but current plans would significantly narrow the options available to students, leaving them with a blunt choice of A levels or T levels post 16.

“Ultimately we need a system of qualifications which supports access, choice, success and progression for students.” 

The announcement is here at 14:02:43.