The recent flurry of policy announcements, culminating in the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, signals a significant push to reshape Further Education. From our perspective on the ground, the introduction of V Levels and the broader drive towards a more integrated tertiary system are welcome steps toward simplifying the complex post-16 landscape. V Levels, in particular, with their focus on offering flexible, high-quality technical routes and the ability to "mix and match" academic...

Date | 24th October 2025 The Post-16 Shake-Up: V Levels, Funding, and a Focus on the Workforce The UK further education sector for 16–18-year-olds has been handed a roadmap for its future this week with the publication of the government's comprehensive Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper. The document sets out a significant overhaul of qualifications, an injection of investment, and a renewed strategy for supporting young people into skilled employment. Introducing the New 'V Levels'...

If you're an eligible teacher in a Further Education (FE) college, you can claim a Targeted Retention Incentive Payment for teaching in...