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Information on the measures set out in the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Proposed regulatory approach for alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications at level 3 in England
We are seeking views on this draft guidance for awarding organisations on producing accessible assessments – including exams.
How the Civil Service will provide good quality entry and progression pathways for apprentices over the next 3 years.
Delivery plan for Opportunity North East (ONE) that aims to improve educational outcomes in secondary schools across the north-east of England.
We’re seeking views on the current offers which are funded through the National Skills Fund. The consultation also requests views on meeting critical skills needs.
Consultation on remaining policy proposals and draft Conditions, Requirements and Guidance.
This call for evidence seeks views on study and qualifications at level 2 and below for students aged 16 and above.
We are seeking views on proposed changes to higher education admissions to a system of post-qualification admissions (PQA).
Analysis of how changes made to student finance regulations for the 2022 to 2023 academic year will affect specific protected groups.
Our proposals on the design, delivery, awarding and maintenance of standards of Digital Functional Skills Qualifications.
We are seeking views on proposed subject content for new digital functional skills qualifications.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
We are seeking views on proposals for a new international teaching qualification.
A joint consultation published by Ofqual and the Department for Education on VTQ arrangements for the academic year 2021 to 2022.
We're seeking views on our vision and operating framework for flexi-job apprenticeship schemes as a means to increase the use of apprenticeships in certain sectors and professions.
Sets out our aims for apprenticeship reform and summarises how this will benefit employers and apprentices.
We are seeking views on proposals to reform post-16 technical and academic qualifications at level 3.
What the government will do to reform level 3 qualifications following a consultation that closed in January 2021.
This consultation seeks your views on proposed changes to our statistical release on further education and skills inspections and outcomes.
Updating our approach to intervening when things go wrong.
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