Withdrawal of funding from low enrolments qualifications: revised timeline 14/12/2020 The process for defunding post-16 qualifications with low, publicly-funded enrolments has been confirmed.
Consultation seeks views about exam topic advance information 11/12/2020 Ofqual has published a consultation on the principles for 2021 exam topic advance information and support materials.
Qualifications announced for Lifetime Skills Guarantee 10/12/2020 The list of eligible qualifications included in the Lifetime Skills Guarantee has been published.
Summer 2021 exams: package of measures announced 04/12/2020 The DfE has announced a package of exceptional measures for exams in 2021.
GCSE English and Maths entries increased for November exams 30/11/2020 Entry figures for GCSE English and Maths saw a significant rise in autumn 2020.
Education Secretary backs PQA consultation 16/11/2020 Gavin Williamson has given his backing to wider investigation into post-qualification admissions.
DfE calls for evidence on post-16 study at Level 2 and below 10/11/2020 The DfE has launched a call for evidence on post-16 study and qualifications at Level 2 and below.
Autumn GCSE entries total 0.5% of summer series 30/10/2020 The number of entries for GCSEs this autumn amounts to just 0.5% of the summer 2020 series.
Fundamental review of post-16 qualifications continues 23/10/2020 The Department for Education has launched the next stage of its review of post-16 qualifications at Level 3.
Framework for adaptations to VTQs confirmed 13/10/2020 Ofqual has confirmed the guiding principles for adaptations to vocational and technical qualifications in 2020-21.