- Радкевич, В.О. (orcid.org/0000-0002-9233-5718) (2025) Key Trends in the Development of the Quality Assurance System for Vocational Education and Training in Great Britain Professional Pedagogics, 2 (31). pp. 3-20. ISSN 2707-3092
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Relevance. The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the key trends in the development of the quality assurance system for vocational education and training (hereinafter – VET) in Great Britain. Particular attention is paid to the study of the balanced functioning of external regulatory control bodies and internal institutional mechanisms for VET quality assurance, which makes the study of Great Britain's experience important for improving the quality assurance system of vocational education in Ukraine. Objective: The objective of the article is to identify and analyze the key trends in the development of the VET quality assurance system in Great Britain and, based on the results obtained, to formulate practical recommendations for improving the quality assurance system of vocational education in Ukraine. Methods: analysis of legal and regulatory acts of the British government from 2000 to 2025, strategic documents, reports of leading regulatory bodies (Ofsted, Ofqual, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education), as well as scientific publications by leading British and European researchers in the field of educational policy – to systematize data on VET quality assurance; synthesis – to establish a holistic understanding of the key trends in VET quality assurance in Great Britain by combining theoretical and practical approaches; generalization – to formulate comprehensive conclusions and prepare practical recommendations for incorporating the progressive ideas of the British experience into the improvement of the quality assurance system of vocational education in Ukraine. Results: Based on the analysis of legal and regulatory acts of the British government, strategic documents, reports of leading regulatory bodies, and scientific publications by leading researchers in the field of educational policy, the key trends in the development of the VET quality assurance system in Great Britain have been identified and analyzed, and on this basis, practical recommendations for improving the quality assurance system of vocational education in Ukraine have been formulated. Conclusions: The British VET quality assurance system is in constant development, adapting to changing economic and social conditions with a clear focus on a competency-based approach and meeting the needs of employers. This is reflected in the following key trends: the introduction of an institutionally established mechanism for independent external quality control of VET; strengthening the incorporation of employers in the processes of developing technical qualifications and independent assessment of learning outcomes and graduate competencies; digitalization of VET quality monitoring and evaluation processes; systematic collection and analysis of data on the educational experience, employment, and subsequent career paths of graduates; and increased attention to the professional development of teaching staff at VET institutions. To improve the quality assurance system of vocational education in Ukraine, it is recommended to: create a two-tier system of external quality control for vocational education based on institutional audit and validation of qualifications; institutionalize the leading role of employers in increasing the relevance of vocational education to labor market demands, awarding, and conferring qualifications; stimulate the integration of modern digital tools into the management of the educational process and the assessment of learning outcomes; introduce a comprehensive system for monitoring the quality of vocational education based on data analysis; and intensify the processes of standardization and professional development for vocational training teachers.
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