National 14–16 Qualifications

Our reformed National Qualifications, comprising GCSEs, VCSEs, Foundation qualifications and the Skills Suite, help young people in Wales prepare for life, further learning and work.

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26.02.26

New double award GCSEs use a simpler and clearer grading scale. Oliver Stacey, Senior Qualifications Manager, explains what’s changing and why. ...

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11.02.26

New apprenticeship courses in construction to be introduced in Wales...

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29.01.26

Today we have published the approval criteria for GCSE English Language (Post-16)...

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Publications & Resources

STATISTICS
19.02.26

An annual report which summarises official statistics on the qualifications market in Wales for the academic year 2024 to 2025....

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REPORT
18.02.26

Procedures outlining the data exchange process for January 2026...

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GUIDE
10.02.26

Publication of the approval criteria for Building Improvement Operations (Level 2) – Maintenance, Multi-trade Repair and Refurbishment....

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