What the official source says
Document 3 introduced the revised BCA framework from 1 June 2026. Its transition provisions are essential when interpreting completion performance during the first assessment cycle.
Use the BCA guide and the official calculation provisions to prepare a reconciled snapshot. The site’s planning tool separates the current transition from the later framework and explains that an estimated band is not an official Home Office outcome.
Suggested sponsor action
- Confirm the BCA application date before selecting a rule version.
- Review the cohort definitions and the evidence for exclusions.
- Use any indicative result to prioritise a factual review and documented improvement.
Primary sources & review
- Document 3: Student sponsor compliancePublisher update: 9 October 2026 · Checked 4 November 2026
Sources checked on 4 November 2026. Open the current official text before making a report or decision. Working suggestions on this page are internal control recommendations unless expressly identified as an official requirement.