April 2026 - BPEC

BPEC Senior Leadership Team meet at Chesterfield College

BPEC’s Senior Leadership Team recently met at Chesterfield College, with the College hosting the session within its well-equipped training facilities and providing a warm welcome to the team. The visit offered an opportunity to see first-hand the quality of the learning environment and the delivery taking place across the College’s provision. From modern workshop spaces […]

Common sense prevails with Post-16 reforms and the delay in defunding of level 2 and 3 qualifications.

The Department for Education’s decision to delay the defunding of certain qualifications until the 2026–27 academic year at the earliest is a welcome and pragmatic step. Technical qualifications have long played an important role in developing practical skills and supporting progression into apprenticeships, further study and skilled employment. In sectors such as engineering, construction and […]