Pension Small Pots Query

[Venisonpie]

I turn 55 in September and am reviewing options - I have 11 pension plans from various employers five of which are < £10k in value (result of several short term contracts).

The rules seem to allow tax free withdrawls from 3 pots under the small pots process however am I able to consolidate the 5 into 3 to maximise the benefit?

[monthou]

The 3 pots limit is for personal pensions. There's no limit on the number of employers' schemes you can take.
Not an F.A.