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.
Confirmed funding for our Essential Digital Skills Qualifications in Wales
Our Essential Digital Skills Qualifications are now listed on the Qualifications in Wales database.
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).
New online multiple choice qualifications
Knowledge-based online multiple choice assessed qualifications that focus on resilience.
Qualification Prices for 2020-2021
Details of our fees and charges for the academic year 2020/21.
Refreshed Progression qualifications to be launched
Qualifications that are just as valuable to the next generation of learners, while remaining as easy (if not easier) for centres to use.
Revised Vocational Qualifications for first teaching from September 2020
A leaner, more up-to-date set of qualifications which enable learners to gain skills they need to progress to the next stage of learning in their chosen sector.
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.