Creative Futures 2025: What the Proposed V Levels Could Mean for Creative Education and How You Can Help Shape the Future

This Friday, we’re hosting our new annual Creative Futures Conference, bringing together RSL centres from across the country who deliver our Music, Performing Arts and Creative Digital Media qualifications.

This year, we’re especially excited and honoured to welcome Kirsty Woollaston and Marianne Burrows, Senior Product Managers at Skills England as keynote speakers.

They’ll be sharing more about the Government’s recent White Paper on Post-16 Education and Skills, which includes the proposed introduction of V Levels. These are a new type of Level 3 vocational qualification that could eventually replace some existing qualifications.

Naturally, many of our centres and educators across the sector have questions. What might this mean for the qualifications you currently deliver? When would these changes happen? How will creative subjects be supported?

We want to reassure you that there is no need for concern at this stage. These are proposals only, and the consultation runs until January 2026. What matters now is that we all stay informed and involved.

RSL Awards: Your Partner in Creative Vocational Education

With the future of vocational qualifications evolving, you need an awarding partner who understands creative education and advocates for your learners and staff.

RSL Awards is proud to champion the creative industries and committed to helping centres adapt with confidence and clarity.

Let’s shape the next generation of creativity together.