Vocational and Applied Qualifications

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Entry Pathways

Building confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

Eduqas Entry Pathways qualifications are designed to support learners who are beginning their educational journey or who would benefit from a highly accessible, skills focused pathway. They provide a positive first step into vocational learning, helping learners to build confidence, practical skills and readiness for further study or employment.

Developed in collaboration with centres and other stakeholders, Entry Pathways qualifications are flexible, engaging and inclusive, enabling learners to progress at a pace that meets their individual needs.

Entry Pathway Qualifications
Entry Pathways Additional English	Entry Pathways Mathematics
Entry Pathways Creative, Media and Performance Arts	Entry Pathways Personal and Social Development
Entry Pathways Healthy Living and Fitness	Entry Pathways Personal Progress
Entry Pathways Humanities	Entry Pathways Preparing for Work
Entry Pathways Information and Communication Technology	Entry Pathways Science Today
Entry Pathways Independent Living

Support for Teachers

Entry Pathways Specification

Entry Pathways Administration Booklet 2025-26

Principle Examiner and Moderators Reports

Assessment Pack

Latest Newsletter

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Have a question about Entry Pathways qualifications?

Our subject team is happy to help you with all your queries related to the teaching and learning of our specifications. Get in touch with us via e-mail or telephone.

Email: epqualifications@eduqas.co.uk
Phone: 02920 265 133

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