THE rollout of new post-16 qualifications in the UK will be closely monitored, the Education Minister has said.
Deputy Rob Ward said any opportunity to “broaden the curriculum” would be given “careful consideration” but said the prospect of V-Levels being introduced in Jersey would be “premature”.
V-Levels are a new suite of 18 technical qualifications for 16-19 year-olds, designed to be tailored towards the workplace and replace Level 3 BTECS. The subjects initially being offered through V-Level qualifications in the UK are digital, education, and finance.
The first set of V-Levels are due to be available from September 2027, with the range of subjects broadening in 2028 and 2029 to include care services, sales, marketing and procurement, and sports, fitness and exercise. Each V-Level will be equivalent to one A-Level.
Currently, post-16 education options on offer in Jersey are vocational BTECs, A-Levels and, until recently, the International Baccalaureate.
Deputy Ward said: “Jersey, along with the other Crown Dependencies, is actively participating in discussions with UK officials as part of this scoping work. As these qualifications are still in development, it would be premature to confirm whether or when they may be introduced in Jersey.
“We will continue to monitor progress closely, and where there are clear opportunities to broaden the curriculum to benefit students, these will be given careful consideration.”
Deputy Ward also explained that there is likely to be further consultation before a plan is released.
“The core content of these qualifications is still under development, and the UK Government has indicated an intention to undertake further consultation with stakeholders ahead of publishing its implementation plan in June 2026”, he added.
