In this section you can access the latest news, press notices and other information related to the range of qualifications available outside of A Levels, GCSEs and the Diploma for pupils aged 16 to 19.
Other qualifications
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
Vocational qualifications to be judged against strict rules
Only high quality, rigorous vocational qualifications will count in performance tables under new guidance announced by the Department for Education.
Press notice 27 October 2011
Government publishes response to the Wolf Review
Children who fail to get good English and maths GCSEs will continue to study those subjects to 18 and more young people will take vocational courses leading to higher education or good jobs.
Press notice 12 May 2011
Review of vocational education published
The Department has today published Professor Alison Wolf's review of vocational education which highlights the need for a fresh approach to a range of qualifications.
Press notice 03 March 2011
Wolf Review of Vocational Education: Call for Evidence
Letter from Professor Alison Wolf calling for evidence for the Wolf Review of Vocational Education.
News 17 September 2010
Gove announces review of 14 to 19 vocational education
Education Secretary Michael Gove announces review of 14 to 19 vocational education, to be carried out by Professor Alison Wolf. Includes quotes from Michael Gove and Professor Wolf.
Press notice 09 September 2010
Statement on the Wolf Review of vocational education
Education Secretary Michael Gove announces review of 14 to 19 vocational education, to be carried out by Professor Alison Wolf.
News 09 September 2010
Michael Gove to the Edge Foundation
The Secretary of State speaks to the independent education foundation Edge on the need to reform vocational education and announces a review of 14-19 vocational education
Speech Michael Gove, 09 September 2010
