Apprenticeships in the news again
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42092171
Dec
On Validity
We have been hearing more from Ofqual about ‘validity’ and that it will be at ‘the heart’ of what they do. But what does it mean? Read Heather Venis' introductory thoughts here...
Nov
Accreditation requirement lifted
Changes in regulation of qualifications mean that instead of accreditation, vocational qualifications in England and Northern Ireland will be scrutinized at various stages by Ofqual. Awarding First recommends Awarding Organisations consider their qualification...
Oct
Size matters
With the closing date for Ofqual’s consultation on GLH nearing, Heather Venis is cautious on where it might go. Read Heather's commentary on the proposals. Read on ...
Sep
The QCF barometer - survey findings
One thing is for sure: there is a lot of contradictions surrounding the QCF. Open for a little less than 2 weeks to take the temperature on current opinion about the QCF and to flush out potential issues and impacts of the possible withdrawal of the...
Sep
Evaluating post-19 funding BIS consultation
Changes to how the performance of post-19 publically funded education and skills (excluding higher education) may be assessed is the subject of a BIS consultation open until 10th October. New outcome measures intended to improve accountability being proposed include...
Aug
Apprenticeship standards (England)
New apprenticeship standards were published in July. They are the outcomes of the Phase 1 Trailblazers which has informed the future of Apprenticeships, funding reform come with this package too. For the reports and plans see ...
Aug
Exams in vocational qualifications
Plans to require exams in all Level 3 vocational qualifications have been challenged by AOs such as OCR. The Guardian recently covered some alternatives to exams. ...
Aug
Ofqual consultations
Ofqual have two consultations running concurrently, which are linked. The impact of the consultation on ‘Withdrawing the Regulatory Arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework’ (QCF) is the most far reaching. AOs will...