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.
An Introduction to our Essential Digital Skills qualifications
Everything you need to know about our approach to EDSQ.
Introducing our new Level 5 Diploma in Web Application Development
Taking learners from complete beginners to job-ready within a single academic year.
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.
Supporting the unemployed back to work using SkillUP
Build your own programme to meet local needs and the funding available for your provision.
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.
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.