Awarding learners in summer 2020

Posted on August 13th 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

Posted on August 10th 2020

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.

Introducing our new SkillUP programmes

Posted on June 30th 2020

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

Posted on June 30th 2020

Details of our fees and charges for the academic year 2020/21.

Gateway Qualifications first awarding organisation to receive green light for EDSQ

Posted on June 18th 2020

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

Posted on May 19th 2020

£9million AEB funding to support providers meet training needs in London in response to Coronavirus.

Access to HE Students to receive calculated grades

Posted on April 3rd 2020

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.

Temporary Changes to Education, Training and Assessor Qualifications

Posted on April 3rd 2020

Temporary adjustments to qualifications which require teaching practice or assessed observations.

How to design an AEB programme for your learners

Posted on March 3rd 2020

Discover how using flexible, funded adult qualifications can help you design the ideal programme for your learners’ needs and maximise your Adult Education Budget (AEB).

ESOL paper retirement – 16th March 2020

Posted on February 17th 2020

With effect from Monday 16th March 2020 the following ESOL paper will be retired, and replaced with the new paper indicated below. Reading ESOL – Reading – Entry 2 Retired…