Functional Skills go digital 17/05/2019 New Digital Functional Skills qualifications will be available from September 2021.
AoC to deliver T Level transition framework 16/05/2019 The AoC has been appointed to run the T Level transition framework support programme.
Ofsted inspections will focus on the substance of education: the curriculum 15/05/2019 Ofsted’s new education inspection framework will aim to ensure that education focuses on the curriculum.
Linear exams are more suitable than modular exams at GCSE 30/04/2019 Ofqual research on the impact of modular and linear exam structures at GCSE has been published.
National standards for essential digital skills released 23/04/2019 New standards for essential digital skills for adults have been unveiled.
Regional hubs established for T Level support 23/04/2019 Regional Knowledge Hubs are being created to support T Level professional development for providers.
Manufacturers show lack of T Level awareness 19/04/2019 Almost two-thirds of manufacturing companies haven’t heard of T Levels.
Institutes of Technology announced 12/04/2019 The DfE has announced the Institutes of Technology that will specialise in higher level technical training.
Ofqual plan reflects changing qualifications landscape 09/04/2019 Ofqual’s latest corporate plan has been published.
DfE consults on plans for fundamental review of post-16 qualifications system 05/04/2019 The Department for Education is consulting on plans for a wide-ranging review of qualifications for 16-19 year olds.