A new report Vocation, vocation, vocation examines the current role vocational education plays in preparing young people for Higher Education (HE).

This research from the Social Market Foundation identifies some of the existing challenges associated with the vocational route into HE including qualification design, prior attainment and current progression routes. The report draws on insights from universities to assess how the vocational route is currently working and looks to identify what more can be done to ensure student success.

The report also considers the risks and opportunities of forthcoming changes to post-16 skills policies particularly around the implementation of T Levels and how universities may incorporate them into future admissions processes.