National Qualifications: a guide for centres

GUIDE

Release date:

12.11.24

EDUCATORS
CENTRES

National Qualifications: a guide for centres

A one-stop guide for everything centres in Wales need to know about the National 14-16 Qualifications.

The guide has been designed to help educational professionals understand the changes to qualifications provision for 14 to 16-year-olds from September 2025.

The guide highlights supporting materials to aid centres' continuing preparation, including: 

  • a centre preparation timeline
  • readiness guidance for digital-only exams
  • discussion points when considering learner workload