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05.11.25

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

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05.11.25

We’re looking for experienced educators and educational professionals to work alongside our Approvals team to help us approve new Travel and Tourism and Hospitality and Catering qualifications.

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04.11.25

Providing appropriate accessibility support to each learner for their assessments is a cornerstone of an inclusive education system. Tom Anderson, Head of Research and Statistics at Qualifications Wales, reflects on...

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03.11.25

Today marks the start of the November GCSE exam series for learners sitting papers in English Language, Mathematics – Numeracy, Mathematics, and Welsh Language.

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22.10.25

Qualifications Wales has published its guide to exams and assessments for this academic year, which includes information and support for learners completing qualifications this year.

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21.10.25

Qualifications Wales has completed a review of post-16 vocational qualifications in hair and beauty, identifying strengths as well as some areas that require attention.

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20.10.25

Oliver Stacey, Senior Qualifications Manager, reviews the new GCSE History qualifications and the key changes teachers and learners should know.

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16.10.25

Following Welsh Government’s review of vocational qualifications, Qualifications Wales has worked with stakeholders and learners to produce vocational qualification maps, designed to support learners as they consider their options and...

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15.10.25

Tom Anderson, Head of Research and Statistics, reflects on discussions about continuous assessment.

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14.10.25

Mazen Abdelmoteleb, Qualifications Manager, takes a look at the new single award GCSE coming to schools and colleges in September 2026.

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14.10.25

Mazen Abdelmoteleb, Qualifications Manager , examines the new GCSE The Sciences qualification and considers what teachers and learners need to be aware of, ahead of first teaching in September...

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02.10.25

Qualifications Wales has commissioned Alma Economics to carry out evaluation research into the new National 14-16 Qualifications which have started to be taught in schools across Wales since September....

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