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 steps her Department is taking to help ensure continuity of local provision and specialist staffing be during transition, in the context of the number of colleges providing the Level 3 BTEC Forensic and Criminal Investigation.
- 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 the 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.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 104299
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Forensic science Teachers Vocational education BTEC qualifications
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- 2026-01-16 11:16:08 +0000
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