Changes to AO conditions of recognition 06/08/2019 The three regulators are consulting on their conditions of recognition.
Perceptions of vocational qualifications are improving 02/08/2019 Ofqual has published its annual perceptions survey.
VTQs account for 80% of regulated qualifications 19/07/2019 Ofqual has published its annual report for 2018-19.
DfE continues boost to higher technical education 09/07/2019 The DfE’s latest proposals for reforms to higher technical qualifications have been published.
Providers broadly supportive of T Levels 28/06/2019 Research from the NFER provides a snap-shot of how providers are preparing to deliver T Levels.
Improvements to non-university post–18 education feature in DfE plan 28/06/2019 The Department for Education has added the promotion of all forms of post–18 education to its objectives.
Additional one-off payments for early T Level providers 18/06/2019 The DfE will introduce additional one-off payments for the first T Level providers.
Ofqual welcomes DfE review but highlights range of students in post–16 market 07/06/2019 Ofqual supports the DfE review of post–16 qualifications but warns against disadvantaging the diverse range of learner needs that the qualifications market needs to meet.