Overview

This bill, the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill, focuses on improving access to technical education and training for students in England. Key changes relate to the withdrawal of Level 3 courses and increasing opportunities for students to learn about technical education providers.

Description

The bill makes several key changes:

• Level 3 Course Withdrawals: Institutes can withdraw Level 3 courses without consultation for three academic years after the bill's passage. In the fourth year, withdrawal requires public consultation and agreement from relevant employer representative bodies.
• Access to Technical Education Information: The bill significantly expands the requirement for English schools to provide information about technical education and training providers to students. Schools must give pupils access to at least two different providers during the first and second key phases of their secondary education (ages roughly 13-15 and 15-17), ensuring that pupils are exposed to a variety of options.
• Information Provided: The information provided must include details of the provider, the qualifications offered, potential career paths, and descriptions of the learning experience, and must address questions from pupils.

Government Spending

The bill does not explicitly state government spending figures. The impact on government spending will likely depend on the implementation of the new requirements regarding access to technical education information and any associated support for schools and providers. No specific figures are provided in the text.

Groups Affected

• Students in England: Will have increased access to information about technical education and training opportunities, potentially influencing their post-16 education choices.
• Schools in England: Will face new obligations to provide access to technical education providers and information. This will require resource allocation and coordination with providers.
• Technical Education Providers: May see an increase in engagement with schools and students, potentially leading to increased enrollments in technical education programs.
• Institutes Offering Level 3 Courses: Will have a period of flexibility regarding the withdrawal of courses, but will be subject to consultation requirements after three years.
• Employer Representative Bodies: Involved in consultations regarding the withdrawal of Level 3 courses.

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