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Plan with confidence for post-16 reform

Turn qualification reform into informed curriculum decisions with tailored guidance from vocational skills specialists.

Prepare for post-16 qualification reform with expert curriculum planning support

Post-16 qualification reform is reshaping the vocational landscape, with new qualifications being introduced across subjects including digital, hospitality & catering, and early years from September 2027. As providers begin planning for the 2027/28 academic year, now is the time to understand what these changes could mean for your curriculum offer, learner pathways, and future provision. 

Our curriculum planning sessions provide tailored guidance from City & Guilds specialists, helping you understand the implications of reform, review your current provision, identify opportunities, and plan your next steps with confidence. 

Book a curriculum planning session to discuss your organisation's priorities and prepare for the future of vocational education. 

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Support tailored to your organisation 

 
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Gain clarity on reform 

Understand what qualification reform means for your curriculum, learners and future provision.

 
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Review your provision

Assess curriculum strengths, gaps and areas of opportunity. 


 
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Plan your next steps

Build a practical roadmap for future curriculum delivery. 


 

What to expect from your tailored session 

Whether you're exploring the new V Level and Foundation Certificate in Digital Systems & Data, preparing for Hospitality & Catering Occupational Certificates, or planning for the introduction of the Early Years Occupational Certificate, making informed decisions today can help you build a strong curriculum offer for the future.  

Booking a curriculum planning session is straightforward. Here's what happens next:

 

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Step 1: Book your session

Complete the short form, and a member of our team will be in touch.



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Step 2: Meet with a City & Guilds specialist 

Meet with a skills expert to discuss your curriculum plans and priorities.

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Step 3: Receive tailored curriculum guidance 

Receive tailored guidance to help inform your future curriculum decisions.

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Step 4: Move forward with confidence

Put your plans into action                                                                                                                        

Ready to plan your response to post-16 reform

Book a tailored curriculum planning session with a City & Guilds specialist and gain practical guidance to help shape your future curriculum offer.

Book a session

Why book a session?

    No obligation commitment 

    Tailored to your organisation's needs and priorities 

    Designed to support curriculum leaders and decision-makers 

    Practical guidance from vocational and technical education experts 

    Focused on helping you make informed curriculum planning decisions

Your trusted partner through post-16 reforms

When you're making decisions about future curriculum delivery, it's important to have access to reliable expertise and insight. 

City & Guilds has supported vocational and technical education for generations, working alongside providers to help learners develop the skills they need to succeed.  

A long-standing vocational education partner 
We've worked with education providers, employers and industry for many years to develop skills and support learner success. 

Sector and qualification expertise 
Our specialists bring extensive knowledge of vocational pathways, technical education and qualification development. 

A practical, provider-focused approach
We understand the realities of curriculum planning and focus on meaningful conversations that support informed decision-making.

Trusted by providers across the UK and globally
Colleges, schools and training providers work with City & Guilds to support delivery, progression and workforce development across a wide range of sectors.



“City & Guilds are very good at being at the forefront of changes to qualifications...City & Guilds keep us very very well informed.”

Truro and Penwith College