The Department for Education is consulting on proposals to make A levels and T levels the "options of choice" for young people undertaking level 3 classroom study, claiming that the moves "will have a positive effect on disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND".
Responding to the consultation, Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) states: "ADCS is concerned that this would not be the case.
"Many learners already benefit from flexible pathways that further education colleges can offer, and these proposals will diminish those opportunities."
The association gave an example of young carers, living in rural areas or with SEND, who may not be able to commit to full-time study or the
long industry placements required of a T level.
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