Working with our partners

Our co-construction approach to the development of our qualifications is supported by the guidance and feedback provided by our passionate stakeholders.

Being the leading awarding body for bilingual qualifications and assessments in Wales, we value the contributions from our stakeholders. As part of the development approach to our ‘Made-for-Wales' GCSEs and related qualifications, we launched our new Overall Stakeholder Advisory Group to support our work.

{"accordionHeading":"","accordionItems":[{"accordionTitle":"Introducing our Overall Stakeholder Advisory Group","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"Our Overall Stakeholder Advisory Group consists of over 55 dedicated professionals, who represent a broad range of companies and institutes, who all share the same aim; to create qualifications that will enhance the opportunities and learning experiences of learners across Wales.\nOur stakeholders provide us with a soundboard to present ideas, whilst offering constructive feedback  for us to review as part of  our qualification development process."},{"accordionTitle":"Why is our Overall Stakeholder Advisory Group important?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"We believe it is essential that our partners take an important role in the development of our new qualifications.\nLed by our Chief Executive, Ian Morgan and our Director of Qualifications, Assessment and Responsible Officer, Richard Harry, the aim of our Overall Stakeholder Advisory Group is to explore the views and opinions of our partners and to identify their thoughts on how our qualifications can support the ambitions of the ‘Curriculum for Wales.’\n<table border=\"0\" class=\"table\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; height: 10px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 304px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 153px; height: 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\"><img src=\"/media/vnzkq1ph/richard-harry-1.png?mode=max&width=150&height=150\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-udi=\"umb://media/6da872adbfe74be0ab4b5931f8dab257\" /></td>\n<td style=\"width: 368px; height: 10px;\">\n\"As we develop our new suite of GCSEs and related qualifications, collaboration really is the key word. Our co-construction approach is paramount to ensuring our new qualifications are inclusive, engaging, support the curriculum, and that are truly fit for the future.\nOur new Overall Stakeholder Advisory Group is a prime example of passionate minds coming together to discuss a better future for education in Wales. This newly established group is facilitating forward thinking, constructive feedback and active discussions that will support our qualification development process.\"\nRichard Harry | Director of Qualifications, Assessment and Responsible Officer\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\nOpen dialogue, feedback, and discussion with our valued stakeholders will inform our whole qualification development process; and we are committed to engaging as widely as possible."},{"accordionTitle":"Who is involved?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"We understand the importance of diversity, inclusivity, locality, and overall governance when developing our qualifications. As part of this process, it is important that we consider feedback from a wide range of stakeholders who specialise in different areas of education. Our Overall Stakeholder Group consists of memberships from a range of specialised groups:\nDisability Advocacy Groups: UKAAF (UK Association for Accessible formats), British Dyslexia Association, BATOD (British Association of Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People), QTVI (Teacher of Vision Impaired Children), RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People), DAC (Digital Accessibility Centre), The Cardiff Vision Impairment Team, PIA (Accessible Print Solutions).\nDiversity Advocacy Groups: DARPL (Diversity and Anti-Racism Professional Learning), Diverse Cymru, Stemettes (Women & non-binary STEAM), Anti-Racism Rugby Advocates.\nEducation Governing Groups: Central South Consortium, EAS (Education Achievement Service), ERW (Education through Regional Wales), Estyn, Mid Wales Education Partners, National Academy for Educational Leadership Wales, Governors Cymru Services, GwE (North Wales Education Consortia), Partneriaeth Cymru, Welsh Independent Schools Council, Colleges Wales, CYDAG (Society for Welsh Schools’ Education).\nEducation Representatives:  NAEO (National Association of Examinations Officers), Universities Wales, UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admission Service), Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol (Coleg).\nGovernment Groups: Welsh Government, HEFCW (Higher Education Funding Council Wales), WLGA (Welsh Local Government Association), Welsh Language Commissioner, Children’s Commissioner for Wales.\nIndustry Groups: CBI (Confederation of British Industry), IoD (Institute of Directors).\nRegulators: Qualification Wales.\nWelsh Local Authorities: Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Conwy, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda Cynnon Taf, Torfaen, Wrexham, Powys.\n \n“The Advisory Groups play an important role in ensuring that the WJEC's commitment to anti-racism is one that is long-lasting. The WJEC is committed to ensuring it's part of the national movement to develop qualifications for the future, and the involvement of DARPL and Apex Educate has provided a space for groups from Global Majority backgrounds and communities to be listened to, heard and supported the re-shaping of qualifications.”\nRachel Clarke | DARPL + Apex Educate"},{"accordionTitle":"Next Steps","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"We held our first meeting on the 13th November 2023. This initial meeting was a great opportunity to familiarise members with the project and to discuss our aims and objectives.\nFurther meetings will be held during the development process and regular updates will be shared via our channels.\nIf you wish to enquire more about our ‘Made-for-Wales’ qualifications or our Overall Stakeholder Advisory Group, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:gwenda.matthews@wjec.co.uk\">gwenda.matthews@wjec.co.uk</a>"}]}