This section provides information about Qualifications and learning.
Qualifications and learning
Reform of 14-16 Performance Tables from 2014
Information about qualifications which will be recognised in School and College Performance Tables from 2014 onwards.
General article 19 March 2012
Review of vocational education - The Wolf Report
An outline of the key recommendations set out in Professor Alison Wolf's independent review of vocational education.
General article 31 January 2012
Performance points at Key Stages 4 and 5
Guidance on calculating performance points for qualifications at Key Stages 4 and 5.
General article 13 March 2012
Response to consultation on 14-16 qualifications
Download the Department's response to a consultation on school performance tables for 14-16-year-olds.
General article 10 February 2012
Expectations of Ofqual
Download Nick Gibb and John Hayes' letters to Ofqual in which they set out their expectations of how Ofqual will carry out its responsibilities as regulator of the qualifications market.
General article 01 December 2011
Performance table reform to raise standards
New focus on the highest quality qualifications and more information to be published in transparent school league tables.
Press notice 20 July 2011
Revised remit of the QCDA
Download Stephen Meek's letter to the QCDA in which he outlines the policy functions of the organisation.
General article 14 January 2011
John Hayes appointed to joint role
A new minister is appointed to work with DfE and BIS.
News 22 July 2010
Michael Gove's response to Kathleen Tattersall's resignation
Michael Gove writes to Kathleen Tattersall, Chair and Chief Regulator of Ofqual, to accept her resignation.
News 02 July 2010
Further freedoms for schools and colleges
Schools Minister Nick Gibb celebrates further moves to give schools and colleges more freedom from central government.
Press notice 24 June 2010
