At Gateway Qualifications, we regularly review our qualifications to ensure they continue to meet the needs of Centres, learners and employers, and reflect current practice across the sectors we serve.

This ongoing review process gives Centres confidence that the qualifications they deliver remain relevant, robust, and fit for purpose, while supporting learners in developing skills that matter.

As part of our latest review cycle, we looked at a wide range of qualifications. Many were confirmed as already working well and requiring no changes, reinforcing their continued relevance. Take this opportunity to explore our qualifications and plan with confidence.

Where updates were needed, these have been carefully designed to strengthen alignment with industry expectations, progression routes and real-world practice, while maintaining clarity and ease of delivery.

Our dedicated Qualifications being Updated page outlines the specific changes to teaching from 1st August 2026, including a Summary of Changes document for each updated qualification.

We hope this information is helpful as you plan ahead. If you have any questions or would like support with curriculum planning, our team is available to help. Visit our Contact Us page for details.

Updated qualifications

Business

  • Level 2 Award in Business
  • Level 2 Certificate in Business
  • Level 2 Diploma in Business

Business and Retail

  • Entry Level Award in Business and Retail (Entry 3)
  • Entry Level Certificate in Business and Retail (Entry 3)
  • Level 1 Award in Business and Retail
  • Level 1 Certificate in Business and Retail
  • Level 1 Diploma in Business and Retail

Cybersecurity

  • Level 1 Award in Cybersecurity

Digital

  • Level 1 Award in Games Design and Development
  • Level 2 Award in Games Design and Development
  • Level 1 Award in Introduction to Programming

Dyslexia Awareness

  • Level 2 Award in Dyslexia Awareness

English

  • Entry Level Certificate in English (Entry 1)
  • Entry Level Certificate in English (Entry 2)
  • Entry Level Certificate in English (Entry 3)
  • Level 1 Certificate in English
  • Level 2 Certificate in English

Garden and Design

  • Level 1 Certificate in Garden Design
  • Level 2 Certificate in Garden Design
  • Level 3 Certificate in Landscape Construction

Hair and Beauty

  • Entry Level Award in Hair and Beauty Therapy (Entry 3)
  • Entry Level Certificate in Hair and Beauty Therapy (Entry 3)
  • Level 1 Award in Hair and Beauty Therapy
  • Level 1 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Therapy
  • Level 1 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Therapy

Health and Care

  • Entry Level Award in Health and Care (Entry 3)
  • Entry Level Certificate in Health and Care (Entry 3)
  • Level 1 Award in Health and Care
  • Level 1 Certificate in Health and Care
  • Level 1 Diploma in Health and Care
  • Level 2 Certificate In Preparing for Further Study in Health, Social Care and Social Work
  • Level 2 Diploma In Preparing for Further Study in Health, Social Care and Social Work
  • Level 1 Award in Infection Prevention and Control
  • Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Care
  • Level 2 Certificate in Health and Care
  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Care
  • Level 2 Award in Care of the Elderly

Hospitality and Catering

  • Entry Level Award in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)
  • Entry Level Certificate in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3)
  • Level 1 Award in Hospitality and Catering
  • Level 1 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering
  • Level 1 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering

Maths

  • Entry Level Certificate in Maths (Entry 1)
  • Entry Level Certificate in Maths (Entry 2)
  • Entry Level Certificate in Maths (Entry 3)
  • Level 1 Certificate in Maths
  • Level 2 Certificate in Maths

Mental Wellbeing

  • Entry Level Award in Mental Wellbeing (Entry 3)
  • Level 1 Award in Mental Wellbeing

Mobile App Development

  • Level 2 Award in Mobile App Development

Personal Wellbeing

  • Level 1 Award in Personal Wellbeing
  • Level 1 Certificate in Personal Wellbeing
  • Level 2 Award in Personal Wellbeing
  • Level 2 Certificate in Personal Wellbeing

Qualifications being updated

If you have any questions or would like support with curriculum planning, our team is available to help. Visit our Contact Us page for details.

*Page originally published on 14th April. Updated to include more qualifications being updated.