News & Views

Filter

Latest communications

BLOG
04.12.25

Nathan Evans, Qualifications Manager, troubleshoots the new digital technology GCSE ahead of first teaching in September 2026.

LEARNERS
EDUCATORS
CENTRES
BLOG
03.12.25

Nathan Evans, Qualifications Manager, deconstructs the new design and technology GCSE coming to schools and colleges in September 2026.

LEARNERS
EDUCATORS
CENTRES
BLOG
26.11.25

Tom Croke, Qualifications Manager, considers the flexibility of the new physical education and health GCSE and what teachers and learners can expect from the new qualification.

LEARNERS
EDUCATORS
CENTRES
BLOG
24.11.25

Tom Croke, Qualifications Manager, takes a look at how existing single and double award qualifications have been brought together into a brand new GCSE in health and social care, and...

LEARNERS
EDUCATORS
CENTRES
BLOG
24.11.25

Oliver Stacey, Senior Qualifications Manager, explains what ‘broadly similar outcomes’ mean for the new GCSEs.

EDUCATORS
CENTRES
BLOG
19.11.25

Qualifications Manager, Kate Russell, reviews the new social studies GCSE which will be coming to schools and colleges from September 2026.

LEARNERS
EDUCATORS
CENTRES
NEWS
13.11.25

Today, we’re launching a 12-week consultation on the design of new Essential Skills Wales qualifications.

LEARNERS
EDUCATORS
AWARDING BODIES
EMPLOYERS
STAKEHOLDERS
CENTRES
BLOG
13.11.25

Qualifications Manager, Sarah Watson, introduces the new GCSE Digital Media and Film qualification, and considers the key aspects that teachers and learners can expect to see in the new specification....

LEARNERS
EDUCATORS
CENTRES
NEWS
13.11.25

Qualifications Wales has announced plans to introduce new GCSEs in English language and Cymraeg language specifically for post-16 learners. This follows extensive engagement with the further education sector. These new...

LEARNERS
EDUCATORS
AWARDING BODIES
STAKEHOLDERS
EMPLOYERS
CENTRES
NEWS
12.11.25

Following WJEC's engagement with stakeholders, there is an update relating to the current separate science GCSEs.

EDUCATORS
CENTRES
NEWS
12.11.25

Qualifications Wales has published details of new AS and A levels in Cymraeg Language and Literature and Core Cymraeg, which will replace the current AS and A levels in Welsh...

LEARNERS
EDUCATORS
AWARDING BODIES
STAKEHOLDERS
EMPLOYERS
CENTRES
BLOG
05.11.25

Qualifications Manager, Sarah Watson, introduces the new GCSE Dance qualification, highlighting how it supports creativity and expression for learners across Wales.

LEARNERS
EDUCATORS
CENTRES