The higher education sector has a vital role to play in ensuring the success of the current reform of 14 – 19 education in England.  Universities are reliant on the preparedness of students for higher education to continue producing graduates and postgraduates with the necessary skills, training and development in order to support the UK economy. It is university admissions departments that will ultimately
decide if these new qualifications are fit for purpose.

This policy briefing explains the planned changes and the ways in which universities are both supporting these developments and preparing for their impact on the sector