Awarding body welcomes Prime Minister’s announcement for further technical education

Leading awarding body WJEC, which operates as Eduqas in England, welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement to enable 14-year-olds to get early access to technical education, skills training, work experience and connections with employers.

Commenting on the announcement, Ian Morgan, WJEC’s Chief Executive, said: "We look forward to working closely with our partners, including the Department for Education, to help deliver the Prime Minister's ambitions for education and skills.

As the third largest provider of GCSE qualifications in England, with more than 75 years of experience in developing and delivering high-quality qualifications, Eduqas is well placed to support the government's long-term vision. We are committed to providing learners with a broad range of high-quality pathways that equip them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in further study, employment and life.

This announcement reinforces our longstanding commitment to developing qualifications that respond to the evolving needs of learners, employers and local communities. By working collaboratively across the education sector, we can help ensure that future qualifications reflect regional skills priorities while creating meaningful opportunities for every learner to realise their potential."

In addition, the announcement confirmed:

Schools, colleges, mayors, local leaders and employers will work together to create clear routes into good, skilled jobs in their area
Ofsted to change the way they measure and inspect schools, ensuring they recognise the quality of technical education and the support aimed at preparing young people for work

Further information is available from the government’s website.