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The DfE has now confirmed that vocational exams, including BTECs, will go ahead in January. We are working with them urgently to understand the implications of this and will share any updates as soon as we have them.

You will have seen this evening’s announcement by the UK government on further national restrictions being implemented in the UK, including UK school closures. We know that you will be thinking through and dealing with the implications of this across all areas of life and work - for yourselves, your families and your local and educational communities.

Following the Prime Minister’s broadcast this evening, we are working urgently with the Department of Education and Ofqual to confirm if this announcement also impacts the BTEC exams scheduled to start this week. As soon as we know more, we’ll update you.

Thank you for your patience.

Following the annoucement from the Secretary of State on 30 December regarding the delayed return of some pupils to colleges and schools in January, the DfE has clarified what this means for BTEC learners expecting to sit external assessments in January.

Following this afternoon’s statement from the Secretary of State regarding the delayed return of some pupils to colleges and schools in January, the DfE has clarified what this means for BTEC learners expecting to sit external assessments in January.

Pearson, the world’s learning company, has announced its next phase of locations where people can take PTE as a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) purposes.

Older and younger students, parents and education ambassadors call for a wide range of courses to be available.

Today, the Department for Education announced further adaptations to General Qualifications. As you will know, we have been working closely with DfE, JCQ, Ofqual and other regulators to ensure that learners studying for their BTEC qualifications are subject to the same or equivalent mitigations as their fellow students studying towards GCSE, AS and A Levels. Our priority is always to ensure fairness and parity for our BTEC learners.

Schools across the world are pioneering new ways of reforming educational assessment to enhance student learning whilst tackling the teacher workload crisis, new research has shown.