<b>Improving information to increase the uptake of Higher Technical Qualifications</b>
The Department for Education has commissioned <a href='https://www.kantarpublic.com/' target='_blank'>Kantar Public</a> to understand how young people make decisions about their future.
<b><u>Can you help us?</u></b>
<p style="color:red">Complete this 2-minute questionnaire to express your interest to participate <b><u>by the 30th of November!</u></b></p>
<b><u>Our aim</u></b>:
• Our aim is to improve information provided to students and their access to Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs).
• We are recruiting schools and Further Education providers who offer A-Levels, T-levels or BTECs.
• HTQs are level 4 and 5 qualifications, such as HNDs and Foundation Degrees, that are approved to meet employer led standards and deliver the skills that employers want.
• Uptake of Level 4 and 5 qualifications is low. By increasing the uptake of HTQs learners can access high-quality, job-relevant Level 4 and 5 qualifications.
<b><u>What is involved?</u></b>
• <b>The project will take place between November 2023 and February 2024.</b>
• Taking part in this research is <b>free and easy</b>. We will provide all materials.
• By participating, it could help your school or college's careers provision.
<b><u>What happens next?</u></b>
• Complete this 2-minute questionnaire to express your interest by 30/11/23.
• Kantar Public will schedule a call to provide more details and we will answer any questions you may have.
• The data you provide will be held securely by Kantar Public. For information about how Kantar Public will process your data, please see our <a href='https://kantarpublic.com/articles/uk-surveys' target='_blank'>privacy policy</a>.
• For more information, please see the <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gs6uZZDmlPYQTNAbX7Tr4TJGoTu6ESlvkB4Gq-w7pIM/' target='_blank'>Project Information Sheet</a>.
Please email <a href='mailto:htqresearch@kantar.com?subject=262400784 Department for Education Applying Behavioural Insights to increase uptake of Higher Technical Qualifications'>htqresearch@kantar.com</a> if you have any questions.