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
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 21 May 2013
New Technical Baccalaureate Measure for 16- to 19-year-olds
The Secretary of State has announced the new technical baccalaureate measure for 16- to 19- year-olds.
Multi-page article 22 April 2013
14-16 qualifications: 2014 performance tables
Information about qualifications which will be recognised in school and college performance tables from 2014 onwards.
General article 03 April 2013
14-16 qualifications: 2015 performance tables
Information about qualifications that will count in the 2015 performance tables.
General article 03 April 2013
Vocational qualifications for 16- to 19-year-olds
Information on vocational qualifications for 16- to 19-year-olds
General article 07 March 2013
14-16 qualifications: 2016 performance tables
Information for awarding organisations on 14-16 qualifications, including technical guidance for 2016 performance tables.
General article 07 March 2013
14-16 qualifications: 2015 performance tables - information
Details about qualifications for inclusion in the 2015 performance tables, and links to further information.
General article 31 January 2013
Response to consultation on 14-16 qualifications
Download the Department's response to a consultation on school performance tables for 14- to 16-year-olds.
General article 31 January 2013
