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Ofqual will change its rules to require exam boards to provide students with formulae and equations sheets for GCSE mathematics, physics and combined science exams in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Consultation report with the devolved governments on the implementation of the recognition of professional qualifications (RPQ) provisions in the UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Policy impact assessment on the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill.
Information on the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill.
The first report from Skills England sets out the key skills challenges that limit growth and opportunity. It also assesses skills needs in the economy.
Minutes from cross governmental group working to increase international opportunities for UK organisations in the education sector.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The government is asking for views on the future of the successful CyberFirst programme, including how the programme can be scaled to inspire future talent.
Sets out our vision for music education and how this can be achieved through partnerships with schools, music hubs, the music and creative sector, and others.
The government's response and next steps to the UK shipbuilding skills taskforce's report on the changes needed to develop UK shipbuilding skills.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
We are seeking views on religious designation reforms for new special academies and new and existing free schools.
We are seeking high-quality, relevant research that may inform amendments to the core content framework and the early career framework.
Progress on the rollout of T Levels and actions being taken to scale up the programme.
Information about the 2023 Spring Budget announcement on early years entitlements and associated funding.
Information about the FFC pathfinder and family networks pilot (FNP) that will work with local authorities to deliver children’s social care reform.
We are seeking views on the draft new national standards for PSE qualifications which aim to improve employment and social outcomes for students.
A cross-government action plan to provide more pupils with increased opportunities to play sport and take physical exercise during their time in school.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
A letter from the Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education on current apprenticeship standards achievement rates, and a report on progress.
This document sets out the broad governance framework within which the British Council and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) operate.
The Sector Subject Area (SSA) classification system is used to classify qualifications into sectors or subject areas. It is owned by Ofqual and used widely across the education and skills system.
The Education Secretary’s evidence to the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) about the 2024 pay award.
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