Tertiary and post-16 Education Reform
Information on the Tertiary and post-16 Education Reform including Widening Participation and National Occupational Standards.
Tertiary Education Reform Division was formed in September 2021 with a focus on ensuring an effective supply of qualifications to meet the needs of employers, the economy and student. The division is part of the Skills and Education Group within the Department for the Economy and is made up of two teams – Higher Education in Further Education and Widening Participation and Vocational Qualifications Reform (responsible for National Occupational Standards).
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- Higher education widening participation
- National Occupational Standards
- Review of Post School Provision for Special Educational Needs Learners
- Minister's speech - Review of Post-School Education, Skills and Training Provision, and associated legislative protections, for Young People with Special Educational Needs - 16 June 2025