Written question asked by Saqib Bhatti (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 2026. It was answered by Josh MacAlister (Labour) on Friday, 16 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Forensic Science: Vocational Education
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes to the level of funding for standalone Level 3 BTEC Forensic and Criminal Investigation on (a) progression and (b) employer outcomes in forensic roles.
- Answer
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On 20 October 2025, alongside the publication of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, the department published a consultation on Post-16 level 3 and below pathways, which closed on 12 January. As part of our consultation, we have been engaging with the sector on transition arrangements. We will set out our response to the consultation in due course.
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- 104295
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Finance Forensic science Vocational education BTEC qualifications
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