Autumn GCSE entries total 0.2% of summer series 26/11/2021 The number of entries for GCSEs this autumn amounts to just 0.2% of the summer 2021 series.
Inquiry: The Future of Post-16 Qualifications 24/11/2021 The Education Select Committee has announced an inquiry into post-16, Level 3 education and qualifications.
Post-16 reforms delayed by a year 16/11/2021 The Department for Education will be delaying any de-funding of post-16 qualifications at Level 3 by a year.
TAGs confirmed as contingency measure 11/11/2021 If exams are cancelled next year, a TAGs process has been confirmed as the contingency for 2022.
What are the Government’s plans for the reform of Level 3 vocational qualifications for 16-19 year olds? 08/11/2021 Earlier this year, the Government confirmed its plans to create two new learning routes. What are OCR’s views on the Level 3 reforms?
Accessibility of assessment is on Ofqual’s radar 02/11/2021 Ofqual is proposing additional guidance for AOs to help the design and development of accessible assessments.
‘Employer Centred - Future Facing’: IfATE launches Strategic Plan 01/11/2021 The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has launched its Strategic Plan 2021-2024.
Autumn A Level entries total 1% of summer series 07/10/2021 The number of entries for A Levels this autumn amounts to just 1% of the summer 2021 series.
Adaptations for summer 2022 confirmed 01/10/2021 GCSE, A and AS exams will be adapted next summer in England.
Contingencies for qualifications in 2022 on the table 30/09/2021 The DfE and Ofqual are considering the use of TAGs as a contingency for qualifications in 2022.