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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20.03.26

The status and profile of British Sign Language (BSL) is growing across Wales, both as a means of communication and as a way of supporting connections between Deaf and hearing...

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16.03.26

Further to a proposal we made in 2025, we are varying the current Determination to Restrict priority qualifications in Sub-Sector Subject Area 5.2 (“Building and construction”)...

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05.03.26

Today, learners across Wales are receiving their results for exams and assessments taken in January 2026. ...

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Publications & Resources

STATISTICS
19.03.26

A quarterly release that presents data on vocational and other qualification certifications for Wales for the latest quarter...

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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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