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How will learners be awarded grades this year?
Using Adaptive Comparative Judgement for assessing GCSE History NEA
Construction Apprenticeship changes in Wales offer a more direct route to a career
Speaking the language of a bilingual nation
Creating more opportunities for learners to study science in Wales
Putting great literature at the heart of education
Action! Is it time for a new film GCSE in Wales?
Ongoing support for learners studying made-for-Wales qualifications
An update on exams this year
More Welsh-medium sport and public services qualifications to be available following review - ENG
Qualifications Wales publishes official statistics on changes in results at a centre level in summer 2021 - ENG
Grading approach and contingency plans for Wales - ENG
Qualifications Wales confirms the summer 2022 grading approach - ENG
Qualifications for the Future: Reimagining Qualifications in Wales - ENG
Health and Social Care and Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development - ENG
Teacher involvement in the cycle of assessment in international jurisdictions - ENG
Overview of November 2021 results - ENG
It's National Apprenticeship Week! ENG
Cymraeg 2050 - Changes to Welsh language qualifications - ENG
Qualifications Wales welcomes announcement of new bilingual educational resources company - ENG
An Overview of the January 2022 results - ENG
Public confidence in Welsh qualification system remains high - ENG
Engineering a new future for tomorrow’s learners
Attainment gaps in 2022
Delivering Digital: Counting down to first teaching
What can we expect from A Level and GCSE results this year in Wales?
Next steps for learners following another challenging year in education
Have Your Say on new Made-for-Wales GCSEs
Review into late vocational qualification results
Qualifications Wales confirms 2023 qualifications grading approach
GCSE learners in Wales receive their grades today
BTEC and Cambridge Technical Results
Learners in Wales receive their A and AS level grades today
Launch of new Strategic Partnership between the Coleg Cymraeg and Qualifications Wales
Welsh qualifications to be proactively offered to learners, thanks to new ‘Cynnig Cymraeg’ (Active Offer) resource pack
Important agricultural qualifications to be offered in Welsh for the first time
Educational leaders in attendance at this year’s Urdd Eisteddfod
Provisional Entries for the Summer 2022 exam series
Fairness in a year of transition
A question of fairness
We’re planning for exams to take place in summer 2022
Research into Structuring of the Assessment of Occupational/Practical Competence
Pob Lwc to all learners taking exams and assessments
Support for learners studying GCSE, AS and A level exams in the next academic year
Qualifications Wales ensures learners in Wales are not disadvantaged by policy changes in England
Special consideration processes in Wales
Public confidence in Welsh qualification system remains high
The journey back to pre-pandemic GCSE, AS and A level standards
Differences in qualification results by learner characteristics
Parents, learners and teachers: Just 1 week left to help shape the new GCSEs for Wales
Qualifications Wales publishes Annual Report 2021-22
Have Your Say on proposals to improve how awarding bodies promote the availability of Welsh-medium qualifications
Time running out to Have Your Say on major overhaul of GCSEs in Wales
Qualifications Wales publishes its Strategic Priorities Plan
Review of late results for vocational qualifications in summer 2022
Overview of November 2022 results
Have Your Say on proposals for awarding bodies to secure the new, Made-for-Wales GCSE qualification offer
Your guide to exams and assessments is now available
Qualifications Wales recognised by the Future Generations Commissioner
Institute of British Sign Language surrenders Qualifications Wales recognition
Have Your Say on Hospitality and Catering qualifications
Overview of the January 2023 results
The Full 14-16 Qualifications Offer
Vocational qualifications results in summer 2023
“The right way to move forward.”
Support is available for learners via Power Up
Public confidence in qualification system in Wales remains high
Adaptations for 2022 and final details for 2021 announced
Our Business Plan for 2023 – 2024
iBSL surrenders Qualifications Wales recognition
Supporting learners in Wales as we continue the return to pre-pandemic exam arrangements
Level of demand of A level maths papers
The ‘Full Offer’ – re-thinking qualifications for 14-16-year olds in Wales
Pob Lwc to all learners taking exams and assessments (1)
Join the national conversation
Have Your Say on Summer 2023 Exams
Just one month left to influence future 14-16 qualifications in Wales
Provisional entries for the summer 2023 exam series
Employers urged to play their part in shaping future skills qualifications
Coming together at the Urdd Eisteddfod to support the ambition of the Curriculum for Wales
New learning resources for GCE Digital Technology
Learners in Wales to study new Made-for-Wales GCSEs from 2025
Securing the new Made-for-Wales GCSE offer – decisions report
One week left to have your say on summer 2023 exams
Review identifies a need to update some qualifications within business, administration, retail, law and accountancy in Wales
Open letter to Royal Society of Biology in relation to new Made-for-Wales GCSEs in the Sciences
New learner information material for Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering qualification published
Response to the Welsh Government White Paper: Proposals for a Welsh Language Education Bill
What can we expect from AS, A level and GCSE results in Wales this year?
Qualifications Wales committed to the Welsh language
What's next for learners once they receive their results?
Learners in Wales receive their A level, AS level and vocational qualification results today
GCSE and vocational qualification learners in Wales receive their results today
Review of vocational qualifications in Wales
Qualifications Wales confirms a return to pre-pandemic exam and assessment arrangements this year
Joining forces to bring new Made-for-Wales GCSEs to life
Securing parity for learners studying vocational qualifications for summer 2024 and beyond
The return to pre-pandemic GCSE, AS and A level standards
Decision on new single award GCSE in the sciences
November exams series gets underway
Summer 2022 assessment adaptations research
Help shape the new Made-for-Wales GCSE in PE and Health
Qualifications Wales position statement on artificial intelligence
A targeted approach to increasing the range of Welsh-medium qualifications
Co-creating new qualifications for the next generation of learners
Qualifications Wales publishes approval criteria for qualifications in Travel and Tourism
Qualifications Wales Annual Report 2022-23
Inclusivity in International Assessment Systems
Overview of November 2023 results
Qualifications Wales announces exciting new range of qualifications
Qualifications Wales launches consultation on proposed approach to designating 14-16 qualifications
A learner’s guide to exams and assessments 2023-24
An overview of the January 2024 results
Equality, equity, and inclusion in non-degree qualifications and the system in Wales
Equality, equity, and inclusion in non-degree qualifications and the system in Wales (1)
Approval criteria for a new Made-for-Wales GCSE Integrated Science (Single Award)
Updated timeline for Travel and Tourism qualifications
BMX racing, skateboarding and shooting added to approved list of sport and physical activities for GCSE Physical Education and Health.
Have Your Say on built environment, engineering and health and social care, and childcare.
Qualifications Wales announces new menu of qualifications in hospitality and catering
What to expect from exams and assessments this summer
Have Your Say on Summer 2024 Exams
Working together at the Urdd Eisteddfod to support learners and the Welsh language
New The Sciences GCSE to be introduced from 2026
Review finds qualifications in art, creative and media are meeting the needs of learners
Our Commitment to the Well-being of Future Generations
A year of success: Milestones within the strategic partnership between Qualifications Wales and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol
Coming together at the National Eisteddfod to support the ambition of Cymraeg 2050
Joining forces to celebrate Cymraeg provision in creative subjects
Qualifications Wales Board reappointments
Learners across Wales receive their A level, AS level and vocational qualification results today
Well done to learners in Wales receiving their GCSE and vocational qualification results today
New-style VCSE subjects confirmed
Cymraeg and Core Cymraeg Foundation qualifications confirmed at Entry Level
Essential Skills Wales qualifications will be reformed after in-depth review
WJEC publishes final specifications for reformed GCSEs
A busy summer of National 14-16 Qualification approvals
Approval criteria for new GCSE The Sciences (Double Award)
British Sign Language Update
Consultation on National 14-16 Qualifications recognition criteria
Let’s talk about non-examination assessment within new GCSEs
Exploring creativity, innovation and validity on screen assessment: Multimodal and optionality
Exams are underway for GCSE learners
Our updated position statement on artificial intelligence
Approach to designating 14-16 qualifications confirmed
Qualifications Wales publishes a new guide to the National 14-16 Qualifications
Publications & Resources
Business Plan 22/23
Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care Phase 2 Sector Review
Provisional Entries for Summer 2022
Vocational and Other Qualifications Quarterly: January - March 2022
Annual qualifications market report: academic year 2020 to 2021 in Wales
Appeals for GCSE, AS and A level in Wales: summer 2021 exam series
Malpractice for GCSE, AS and A level in Wales Summer 2021 exam series
Provisional November 2021 GCSE Entries for Wales
Choice for All
Qualifications Wales Strategy
Perceptions and Experience of Non-Exam Assessment
International educational assessment systems and their involvement of teachers
General Qualifications strategy
Vocational Qualifications Strategy
People strategy
Corporate capability strategy
Summer Exams 2022 - Feedback Survey
Research with Further Education Colleges on the GCSE Grade Scale
Publication of the Conditions of Recognition for the new Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (ASBW) (Level 3) qualification
Letter to Responsible Officers regarding Sector Qualification Groups
Letter to Responsible Officers regarding delivering the Active Offer (y ‘Cynnig Cymraeg’)
Equalities Analysis of General Qualifications in Summer 2022
Learner Voice Report
Variation in GCSE, AS, and A level qualification results: 2022
Vocational and Other Qualifications Quarterly: Quarter 2 (April - June) 2022 for Wales
Designation for Specific Purposes – Changes to QiW
Fair Access by Design
Mark schemes in knowledge-based qualifications
Reviews of marking and moderation: Summer 2022 exam series
Exam Contingency Guidance - GCSEs, AS and A levels
Provisional November 2022 GCSE Entries for Wales
Data Exchange Procedures - November 2022
Vocational Quarter 3 (July- September) 2022 for Wales
Conditions of Recognition for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (Level 3)
Strategic Priorities 2022-2027
Malpractice in GCSE, AS and A level in Wales: summer 2022 exam series
Letter to centres Jan 2023
Regulatory Framework and Approach
Data Exchange Procedures - January 2023
Revisions made to the Priority Qualifications List and Restricted Priority Qualifications Policy
Special consideration in GCSE, AS and A level in Wales: summer 2022 exam series
Entries and late entries for GCSE and A level in Wales: 2021/22 academic year
Access arrangements for GCSE, AS and A level in Wales: 2021/22 academic year
Letter to Higher Education Institutions
Statistical Glossary
Equalities Analysis of General Qualifications in Summer 2021
Summer 2020 Equalities Impact Analysis: GCSE, AS, and A level (8)
Annual qualifications market report: academic year 2021 to 2022 in Wales
Letter to centres 14 July 2022
Preparing for Summer 22 exams and future exam series
Qualifications Wales – Autumn Update
Qualifications Wales – Update
Qualifications Wales – Update December 2022
Exam series update
Vocational and Other Qualifications Quarterly: Quarter 4 (October- December) 2022 for Wales
The use of technology in the assessment of vocational qualifications – a review of practice
A rapid review of new level 2 qualifications in construction and building services engineering
Sector review of qualifications and the qualifications system in Travel, Tourism, Hospitality and Catering
Survey of Public Opinions of Non-Degree Qualifications in Wales 2022
Business Plan 2023-24
Vocational and Other Qualifications quarterly Appeals for GCSE, AS and A level in Wales summer 2022 exam series
A level Mathematics – a Comparability Study May 2023
Provisional Entries for Summer 2023
Carbon Reduction action plan
Stakeholder confidence in non-degree qualifications in Wales and the qualifications system
Vocational and Other Qualifications Quarterly: Quarter 1 (January- March) 2023 for Wales
Data Exchange Procedures - Summer 2023
Promoting and facilitating Welsh-medium qualifications - Our Decisions
Vocational and Other Qualifications Quarterly: Quarter 2 (April to June) 2023 for Wales
Variation in GCSE, AS, and A level qualification results 2023
Equalities Analysis of General Qualifications in Summer 2023
Entries and late entries for GCSE and A level in Wales: 2022/23 academic year
Views on adaptations to GCSE and AS level assessment arrangements for summer 2022 in Wales
Special consideration in GCSE, AS and A level in Wales: summer 2023 exam series
Access arrangements for GCSE, AS and A level: 2022 to 2023 academic year
Vocational and Other Qualifications Quarterly: Quarter 3 (July to September) 2023 for Wales
Data Exchange Procedures - November 2023
Provisional November 2023 GCSE Entries for Wales
Reviews of marking and moderation for GCSE, AS and A level: summer 2023
Malpractice in GCSE, AS and A level in Wales: summer 2023 exam series
Inclusivity in international assessment systems
Standards in GCSEs in Wales: approaches to defining standards
Statement of Policy Intent on National 14-16 Qualifications
Data Exchange Procedures - January 2024
Annual qualifications market report: academic year 2022 to 2023 in Wales
Vocational and Other Qualifications Quarterly: Quarter 4 (October to December) 2023 for Wales
Equality, equity, and inclusion in non-degree qualifications and the system in Wales – stakeholders and parents’ views
Made-for-Wales GCSE Integrated Science (Single Award) report
Co-creating the approved list of sports and physical activities for GCSE Physical Education and Health
Appeals for GCSE, AS and A level in Wales: summer 2023 exam series
Survey of Public Opinions of Non Degree in Qualifications in Wales
Provisional Entries for Summer 2024: GCSEs, AS, A levels and Skills Challenge Certificate for Wales
Vocational and Other Qualifications Quarterly: Quarter 1 2024
Data Exchange Procedures - Summer 2024
Strategic Partnership
Vocational and Other Qualifications Quarterly: Quarter 2 (April to June) 2024 for Wales
Variation in GCSE, AS, and A level qualification results: Summer 2024
Equalities Analysis of General Qualifications in Summer 2024
Entries and late entries for GCSE and A level in Wales: 2023/24
Special consideration in GCSE, AS and A level in Wales: summer 2024
Welsh Government Response to the Review of Vocational Qualifications in Wales - Qualifications Progress Report
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