The Science and Dental Department at Lambeth College feel that this change will adversely affect our student numbers and our ability to recruit those from disadvantage backgrounds.  

The DFE have stated, “The Department for Education’s own impact assessment concluded that students from disadvantaged backgrounds have the most to lose if applied general qualifications are defunded, as it is these students who typically choose to take the courses.” (https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfes-btec-reforms-will-hit-disadvantaged-students-hardest-sector-warns/)

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