News

April 2026 update from Uni Connect.

Linking London held the second BTEC Practitioner Group online meeting of the academic year 2025/6 on the 24th of March.

The Linking London Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) Event was held on 19 March 2026 which aimed to update partners on the latest LLE policy developments ahead of applications opening in September, offering a detailed look at the new higher education finance system, an introduction to Pearson’s modular offer, and sector perspectives from FE and HE partners on their preparations for the January 2027 launch.

The Linking London HE Admissions and Widening Participation Teams Forum: Understanding T Levels was held on 25 February 2026 which aimed to deepen understanding of the T Level qualification, ensure higher education admissions requirements are fair and meaningful, and explore outreach support for T Level learners.

March 2026 update from Uni Connect.

February 2026 update from Uni Connect.

January 2026 update from Uni Connect.

Our last event of 2025 provided an opportunity for partners to contribute their thoughts on the governments Post 16 Level 3 and Below Consultation, which include a number of recommendations that will have a significant impact on the post 16 qualification landscape.

December 2025 update from Uni Connect.

The Linking London Apprenticeship Forum held on 18 November 2025 brought together FE and HE partners to discuss how to strengthen progression opportunities from Advanced Apprenticeships into higher-level learning.