Important Update on Government Qualification Reforms and Course Offerings for 2025

Weston College Aims to Support All Students Through Upcoming Changes 

Weston College would like to let all prospective students and their parents/carers know about recent developments regarding qualification reforms that could impact course availability for the academic year starting in September 2025. 

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced a review of qualifications, including BTECs and other applied general qualifications, with the goal of enhancing the overall quality of options available to young people and adults. This review may lead to changes in the courses offered from September 2025, and as such, the final list of qualifications may not be confirmed until December 2024. 

What you need to know:

• Course applications: we encourage all prospective students to continue applying for the courses they are interested in. Weston College is closely monitoring the situation and will communicate updates as soon as the review is complete.
• Communication updates: we will keep all students and parents informed of any changes through direct communications, our website, and social media channels. Students who have applied by the review's conclusion will be notified immediately. 
• Impact of the government review: while the review may result in some qualifications no longer being available, Weston College is preparing for all outcomes. We remain committed to offering a range of qualifications that will meet your needs and help you achieve your career goals. 

We understand that this period of uncertainty may cause some disruption, but Weston College is fully prepared to adapt to any changes resulting from the Government’s review. 

We are confident that we will continue to provide students with high-quality qualifications and the right pathways to success, regardless of the outcome. For more detailed information about qualification reforms, please click here. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Weston College is committed to supporting you every step of the way in your educational journey, please do get in touch if you have any further questions, or chat to our School Liaison Team who will be visiting schools throughout the term, or you can pop along to our open events, find out the next date by clicking here.