Clarification of our planned approach for Standards Verification in 2021
We would like to follow up our communication on 25 February and clarify our planned approach for working with you on the Standards Verification process this year.
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Response to joint DfE and Ofqual consultation outcome for Educators
The outcome of the joint Ofqual and Department for Education consultation, which took place in January, has now been announced. As you know, this consultation focused on arrangements for issuing results this year for Ofqual-regulated Vocational and Technical Qualifications, in response to the cancellation of external assessments due to take place in February, March and June 2021. We hope you were able to participate.
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Response to joint DfE and Ofqual consultation outcome
Dear Learners,
How your Vocational Qualifications will be awarded in 2021
We appreciate that the start of this year has been one of uncertainty about your learning and how you will receive your 2021 qualifications. We are now able to let you know how your qualifications will be assessed and rewarded.