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Inclusive qualifications are vital to ensure that learners have the fairest possible opportunities to show what they know, understand and can do. Qualifications Wales has refreshed its Fair Access by...

A consultation on new AS and A levels in Cymraeg and Core Cymraeg has gone live today (17 June 2025).

A group of leaders from across education in Wales came together at the Urdd Eisteddfod at Margam Park this week to discuss the brand-new range of qualifications for 14 to...

Sarah Watson, Qualifications Manager, runs through the upcoming changes to assessment within the new GCSE in drama and considers how the new qualification will build on the successes of the...

Qualifications Wales, Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, Coleg Gower Swansea and the NPTC Colleges Group are holding a 'Construction at its best’ event during the Urdd Eisteddfod 2025. The sector discussion ...

Qualifications Manager, Kate Russell, takes a deep dive into the new GCSE Business qualification and the key changes for teachers and learners.

Tom Anderson, our Head of Research and Statistics, reflects on our latest research work with Oxford University

Exams begin across Wales this week, and Qualifications Wales’ annual survey is now open for you to share feedback on this summer’s exam series.

Sarah Watson, Qualifications Manager, outlines the new GCSE in art and design and considers those key areas of change that teachers and learners can expect to see in the new...

Laura Griffiths, Qualifications Manager, gives a tour of the new GCSEs in French, German and Spanish and what this will mean for teachers and learners from this September.

Over the coming years, young people in Wales will be selecting from a range of exciting new National Qualifications when making their choices for Year 10. This comprehensive and inclusive...

Kerry Davies, Head of General Qualifications Monitoring and Standards outlines our approach to setting standards and important reminders for schools and colleges as they prepare for the summer exams. ...