Level 4 and 5 provision and higher education in further education (HE in FE) consultationThere are many strengths in our current system of higher education in further education (HE in FE) but it is also clear there will be changes needed to ensure we meet the needs of the economy and of students. A review of Level 4 and 5 provision and higher education in further education was therefore undertaken to ensure a flow of skills which aligns with our Skills Strategy, future skills needs and which underpins our 10X Economic Vision. A report outlining the findings and recommendations emerging from the review is published at:
Many of the recommendations outlined in the report relate to strategy and policy and it is these recommendations we wish to consult on.
This consultation document sets out the background to the review and explains what level 4 and 5 qualifications are and what HE in FE is. The consultation seeks views on the purpose and principles of level 4 and 5 provision and HE in FE as we want to establish a framework to guide future delivery and policy. It is also seeking views on a number of policy issues such as whether we should have a preferred qualification at level 4 and 5 collectively, the characteristics associated with some of those qualifications, whether further education colleges should have more flexibility to deliver level 6 undergraduate degree qualifications and what level 4 and 5 qualifications should be eligible for higher education student support.
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