Proposals for changes to HE admissions published 22/01/2021 The DfE is seeking views on potential changes to higher education admissions to incorporate a system of post-qualification admissions.
Consultations set out proposals for summer 2021 18/01/2021 Ofqual and the DfE have launched consultations on the alternative arrangements to be put in place to ensure students receive grades this year.
Record 18-year-old entry rates see more disadvantaged students enter HE than ever before 17/12/2020 More students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds across the UK entered Higher Education in 2020 than ever before.
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.