Updated Essential Digital Skills Standards 2026 published by the Department for Education
The Department for Education has published the new Essential Digital Skills Standards 2026. Find out what’s changed, when the updated standards come into effect, and what the revisions mean for digital skills provision, qualifications and tailored learning programmes.
Planned office closure for our staff training – 12th November
Office closures dates and how to get in touch
Gateway Qualifications welcomes confirmation of Access to HE funding for 18-year-olds
Gateway Qualifications welcomes the news from the Department for Education that the proposed withdrawal of funding for Access to HE learners aged 16–19 has been reviewed, and that funding for…
Essential Digital Skills Qualifications – Training and support webinars for approved EDSQ Centres
Everything you need to know about our approach to EDSQ.
Marking the retirement of our longest-serving trustee
Gateway Qualifications marks the retirement of Anne Thompson, recognising her decades of leadership, governance expertise and service.
Apprenticeship Assessment – New approach, new opportunities
Get ahead of apprenticeship assessment reforms with a practical session that brings policy to life, equipping you to navigate change, apply best practice, and deliver with confidence and quality.
Triple award shortlist success for Gateway Qualifications
Gateway Qualifications has been shortlisted for three FAB Qualifications & Assessment Excellence Awards 2026.
Updates on ESOL assessment papers
Details of replacement ESOL papers.
Keeping qualifications current, relevant and trusted
Information following our latest qualification review.
Gateway Qualifications Awarded New Access to HE AVA Licence
Gateway Qualifications has secured a new Access to HE AVA Licence under the latest QAA regulatory framework. This confirms our continued role in delivering and quality assuring Access to HE Diplomas from August 2026.