10 Aug 2020
Coronavirus Information for Centres
Updates and guidance for Centres on actions to be taken as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Introducing our new Level 5 Diploma in Web Application Development
Taking learners from complete beginners to job-ready within a single academic year.
Awarding learners in summer 2020
We have been working closely with the regulators to develop an approach which ensures a fair and equitable solution for learners due to complete qualifications this summer.
Arrangements for Assessments and Awarding in 2021
Ofqual is now consulting on proposals for adjustments to vocational, technical and other general qualifications. Centres should read and respond to this consultation by the deadline of 14th August 2020.
Funding Confirmed for Essential Digital Skills
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has updated LARS (Learning Aims Reference Service) to include funding for Essential Digital Skills qualifications (EDSQ).
Introducing our new SkillUP programmes
SkillUP makes the most of the flexibility of existing qualifications and units to create coherent programmes designed to allow Centres to meet their local needs.
Qualification Prices for 2020-2021
Details of our fees and charges for the academic year 2020/21.
Gateway Qualifications first awarding organisation to receive green light for EDSQ
Our Essential Digital Skills Qualifications (EDSQ) have passed Ofqual’s technical evaluation and can be made available to Centres.
Covid-19 Response Fund announced for London
£9million AEB funding to support providers meet training needs in London in response to Coronavirus.
Access to HE Students to receive calculated grades
The DfE and QAA today announced that Access to HE students due to complete their course by 31st July 2020 will now receive calculated grades for all remaining assessment with submission dates after March 2020.