Frequently Asked Questions

These FAQs are regularly updated to ensure you have all the latest information.

Should you have any further queries, please email qualificationdevelopment@wjec.co.uk.

{"accordionId":"58c19e54","accordionHeading":"","accordionItems":[{"accordionTitle":"What are the National 14-16 Qualifications?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48684989 BCX0\">\nThe National 14-16 Qualifications refers to the package of reformed qualifications for learners in Wales developed in response to Qualifications Wales and the Curriculum for Wales requirements. \n</div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48684989 BCX0\">\nWaves 1 and 2 of this reform focused primarily on GCSE reform, while the latest, Wave 3, focuses on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/qualifications-in-development/made-for-wales-wave-3/#SkillsSuitePersonalProgress\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW48684989 BCX0\">Personal Project and Skills Suite qualifications</a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/qualifications-in-development/made-for-wales-wave-3/#Foundation\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW48684989 BCX0\">Foundation qualifications</a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/qualifications-in-development/made-for-wales-wave-3/#VCSE\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW48684989 BCX0\">VCSEs (Vocational Certificate of Secondary Education)</a>. \n</div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48684989 BCX0\">\nWJEC is the only provider able to offer both GCSEs and Wave 3 National 14-16 qualifications. \n</div>"},{"accordionTitle":"What is WJEC’s role in this project? ","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW208348199 BCX0\">\nWJEC will be designing, developing and delivering the new qualifications based on the decisions made by Qualifications Wales. \n</div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW208348199 BCX0\">\nQualifications Wales has provided us with approval criteria which prescribe the content and assessments for each subject. \n</div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW208348199 BCX0\">\nOur team is adopting a co-construction approach to qualification development, working with over 100 schools and colleges and more than 60 employers. We will be submitting our qualifications to Qualifications Wales who will review them against their regulatory requirements. \n</div>"},{"accordionTitle":"What qualifications will WJEC be developing as part of the National 14-16 Qualifications offer? ","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"WJEC will be developing an inclusive, broad and balanced range of qualifications that will enable different ways of learning and skills development. This will include developing new <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/qualifications-in-development/made-for-wales-wave-3/#VCSE\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW492345 BCX0\">VCSEs (Vocational Certificate of Secondary Education)</a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/qualifications-in-development/made-for-wales-wave-3/#Foundation\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW492345 BCX0\">General and Work-Related Foundation qualifications</a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/qualifications-in-development/made-for-wales-wave-3/#SkillsSuitePersonalProgress\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW492345 BCX0\">Personal Project and Skills Suite qualifications.</a>  "},{"accordionTitle":"When will the qualifications be available? ","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"These qualifications will be available to schools and colleges across Wales from September 2027."},{"accordionTitle":"How can I receive the latest information? ","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"To ensure you receive the latest updates, please <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/subscribe-for-updates/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW65712052 BCX0\">subscribe to our mailing list</a> and follow us on social media - <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/wjeccbac\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW65712052 BCX0\">Facebook</a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/wjecforstudents/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW65712052 BCX0\">Instagram</a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/wjeccbac/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW65712052 BCX0\">LinkedIn</a>."},{"accordionTitle":"How will these qualifications support the Curriculum for Wales? ","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"These qualifications will support learners in making progress towards the four purposes.  Principles of progression, statements of what matters, together with subject specific skills and concepts, will be key considerations during development.  We will also look for opportunities to embed cross-curricular themes and look for opportunities for integral and cross-curricular skills to be developed as part of the teaching and learning linked to these qualifications. "},{"accordionTitle":"Are these qualifications based on any regulatory requirements?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"Each qualification must meet the relevant suite subject level Approval Criteria, as set by Qualifications Wales, which sets out the suite  requirements for the qualifications. "},{"accordionTitle":"How will these qualifications be developed? ","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW216086264 BCX0\">\nQualification development will be led by WJEC’s Qualification Development Team. Throughout this process, we will work closely with a range of stakeholders to co-construct a suite of new qualifications that are inclusive, engaging, and support the curriculum. \n</div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW216086264 BCX0\">\nOpen dialogue, feedback, and discussion will inform every step of the qualification development process. \n</div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW216086264 BCX0\">\nWe will seek a broad range of views and opinions to ensure that our new suite of qualifications equip learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding they need for life, further and higher education, training and employment. \n</div>"},{"accordionTitle":"What Advisory Groups have been established to support the development of these new qualifications? ","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW18028073 BCX0\">\nWe are committed to adopting a co-construction approach to the development of our qualifications, therefore, considering the views and opinions of a broad range of stakeholders is an integral part of this process. To support this approach, we have established the following advisory groups: Learner Advisory Group, Overall Stakeholder Advisory Group, Qualification Development Advisory Groups (QDAG) and the 14-16 National Qualifications Development Advisory Group. \n</div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW18028073 BCX0\">\nFurther information on these groups is available <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/qualifications-in-development/made-for-wales-wjec-is-ready-to-deliver/our-advisory-groups/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW18028073 BCX0\">here</a>. \n</div>"},{"accordionTitle":"When will the qualification materials be published?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"We are currently finalising our timeline for publication, to ensure you receive the latest information, please <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/subscribe-for-updates/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW203798515 BCX0\">subscribe to our mailing list</a>. "},{"accordionTitle":"What support will be available to support the delivery of these qualifications?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"We will provide a package of support to help you with delivery, including high quality digital resources and professional learning opportunities. Information on this package will be published shortly, to receive the latest information, please <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/subscribe-for-updates/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW201479799 BCX0\">subscribe to our mailing list</a>. "}]}