Post-16 Programme Builder.
By 2030, Post-16 students are expected to follow one of two main pathways: either a single T Level programme, or a mixed programme of study combining A Levels and V Levels.
As we move towards this point, there will be a period of transition during which schools and colleges will have greater flexibility to design programmes of study that best meet the needs of their students. Designing a new programme of study can seem daunting and there are a number of things you'll need to consider:
- what combinations best support your student cohorts
- how your programme will support progression pathways
- what size and structure is manageable for delivery
- how different qualifications work together as a coherent offer
- explore how different Level 3 qualifications can be combined
- understand how these combinations form a full programme of study
- test different approaches as your curriculum evolves
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How does it work?
Watch our short instructional video for help getting started with the tool.
How we can help
To support your early thinking about programme of study design we've created a Level 3 Post-16 Programme Builder.
Level 3 Post-16 Programme Builder
The aim of our Post-16 Programme Builder is not to provide a single “right answer”, but to help you explore what could work in your context, based on your students and your current offer. You can use the tool to test different models to see how these elements can come together - the focus is not just on reaching a total number of GLH, but on creating a coherent programme of study.
How to interpret the outcome box
As you build your programme, the outcome box will provide a summary of your selections to support your thinking.
This includes whether your programme forms a full programme of study; whether the selected qualifications are funded for First Teach 2027; and where qualifications are part of the transition and may be replaced over time.
These messages are intended to support informed discussion and planning. They are not designed to restrict choices but to help you understand the implications of different combinations.
Find out more
If you would like to discuss your curriculum plans or sense‑check your approach, our partnerships team would be very happy to support you: UKpartnerships@ocr.org.uk
