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27.05.25

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...

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23.05.25

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...

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23.05.25

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 ...

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19.05.25

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

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14.05.25

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

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08.05.25

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.

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29.04.25

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...

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16.04.25

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.

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11.04.25

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...

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11.04.25

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. ...

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09.04.25

As we approach the Easter break, many learners across the country continue to prepare for their exams and assessments that will take place from May. Ashok Ahir, Director of Communications...

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03.04.25

Qualifications Manager, Kate Russell, explores the new GCSE in religious studies, including the changes to content and assessment and how these changes support the purposes of the Curriculum for Wales....

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