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Emma Scott

Director of Operations, Vocational and Technical Qualifications

Evaluating the reforms of Functional Skills Qualifications

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Introducing reformed Functional Skills Reformed Functional Skills qualifications (FSQs) were first awarded in 2019 and today we have published research that we did in 2019 as part of our initial evaluation of those qualifications.   Ofqual’s role is to make sure …

More than half a million functional skills qualifications taken despite pandemic

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Awarding organisations, colleges, training providers, schools and employers have been working hard to offer functional skills assessments that are safe and convenient for learners throughout the pandemic. This is incredibly important for learners hoping to complete an apprenticeship or progress …