WJEC Home
Qualifications in development
Qualified for the future: WJEC is ready to deliver

chevron_right

Frequently Asked Questions

Qualified for the future: WJEC is ready to deliver

{"grandParentLink":null,"parentLink":{"linkText":"Qualifications in development","url":"/home/qualifications-in-development/"},"currentLink":{"linkText":"Frequently Asked Questions","url":"/home/qualifications-in-development/qualified-for-the-future-wjec-is-ready-to-deliver/frequently-asked-questions/"},"childrenLinks":[{"linkText":"Qualified for the future: WJEC is ready to deliver","url":"/home/qualifications-in-development/qualified-for-the-future-wjec-is-ready-to-deliver/"},{"linkText":"Developing a suite of Green Skills qualifications","url":"/home/qualifications-in-development/developing-a-suite-of-green-skills-qualifications/"},{"linkText":"Contribute to the reform of our level 3 qualifications","url":"/home/qualifications-in-development/contribute-to-the-reform-of-our-level-3-qualifications/"}],"lowerChildrenLinks":[{"linkText":"Latest Updates","url":"/home/qualifications-in-development/qualified-for-the-future-wjec-is-ready-to-deliver/latest-updates/"},{"linkText":"Our role","url":"/home/qualifications-in-development/qualified-for-the-future-wjec-is-ready-to-deliver/our-role/"},{"linkText":"Qualification development process","url":"/home/qualifications-in-development/qualified-for-the-future-wjec-is-ready-to-deliver/qualification-development-process/"},{"linkText":"Consultation","url":"/home/qualifications-in-development/qualified-for-the-future-wjec-is-ready-to-deliver/consultation/"},{"linkText":"Get involved","url":"/home/qualifications-in-development/qualified-for-the-future-wjec-is-ready-to-deliver/get-involved/"},{"linkText":"Meet the team","url":"/home/qualifications-in-development/qualified-for-the-future-wjec-is-ready-to-deliver/meet-the-team/"},{"linkText":"Frequently Asked Questions","url":"/home/qualifications-in-development/qualified-for-the-future-wjec-is-ready-to-deliver/frequently-asked-questions/"},{"linkText":"Get in touch","url":"/home/qualifications-in-development/qualified-for-the-future-wjec-is-ready-to-deliver/get-in-touch/"}]}

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.

{"accordionHeading":"","accordionItems":[{"accordionTitle":"What is ‘Qualified for the future’?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"‘Qualified for the future’ was launched by Qualifications Wales in 2019, where they set out their vision for future qualifications for 14- to 16-year-olds. These reforms aimed to support Welsh Government’s ‘Curriculum for Wales’, which schools and colleges began delivering from September 2022.\nAs part of this review, a new suite of bilingual GCSEs will be designed, developed and delivered by WJEC for schools and colleges across Wales."},{"accordionTitle":"What is WJEC’s role in this project?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"WJEC will be responsible for designing, developing and delivering the new suite of GCSE qualifications based on the decisions made by Qualifications Wales.\nQualifications Wales has provided us with <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://qualifications.wales/regulation-reform/reforming/qualified-for-the-future/made-for-wales-gcses/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Made-for-Wales GCSE decisions\">qualification frameworks</a> which prescribe the content and assessments for each subject.\nOur teams will adopt a co-construct approach to qualification development, by engaging with stakeholders from across Wales and beyond. We will continue to work closely with Qualifications Wales, ensuring that our new qualifications meet their regulatory requirements. <a id=\"QFF-quals\"></a>"},{"accordionTitle":"What qualifications are being reformed?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"We will be developing 30 new GCSEs, alongside a small number of additional qualifications across two phases. These are:\nPhase 1\nNew GCSEs: First teaching 2025\n<ul>\n<li>Art and Design </li>\n<li>Business</li>\n<li>Computer Science</li>\n<li>Core Cymraeg</li>\n<li>Cymraeg Language and Literature (Double Award)</li>\n<li>Cymraeg Language and Literature (Single Award)</li>\n<li>Drama</li>\n<li>English Language and Literature (Double Award)</li>\n<li>English Language and Literature (Single Award)</li>\n<li>Food and Nutrition</li>\n<li>French</li>\n<li>Geography</li>\n<li>German</li>\n<li>History</li>\n<li>Mathematics and Numeracy (Double Award)</li>\n<li>Music</li>\n<li>Religious Studies</li>\n<li>Spanish</li>\n<li>The Sciences (Double Award)</li>\n</ul>\nNon-GCSE qualification\n<ul>\n<li>Level 2 Additional Core Cymraeg</li>\n</ul>\nPhase 2\nNew GCSEs: First teaching 2026\n<ul>\n<li>British Sign Language</li>\n<li>Built Environment (Updated GCSE)</li>\n<li>Dance</li>\n<li>Design and Technology</li>\n<li>Digital Media and Film</li>\n<li>Digital Technology (Updated GCSE)</li>\n<li>Engineering</li>\n<li>Health and Social Care, and Childcare</li>\n<li>Physical Education and Health</li>\n<li>The Sciences (Single Award)</li>\n<li>Social Studies</li>\n</ul>\nNon-GCSE qualification\n<ul>\n<li>Level 2 Additional Mathematics</li>\n</ul>"},{"accordionTitle":"How will these qualifications be developed?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"Qualification 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.\nOpen dialogue, feedback, and discussion will inform every step of the qualification development process.\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 further education, training and employment."},{"accordionTitle":"How can I get involved in the development process?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"We will be consulting on our proposals in due course which give an opportunity to capture 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 further education, training and employment.\nTo further support our qualification development, we will establish a series of advisory groups which will feature a wide representation of stakeholders from across the education sector, with a complementary range of experience and knowledge.\nTo get involved in the development process, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/qualified-for-the-future-wjec-is-ready-to-deliver/get-involved-join-our-advisory-group/\">Advisory Groups page</a> and find out all you need to know to have your say and help shape this new suite of qualifications."},{"accordionTitle":"When will these qualifications be available to teach?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"These new qualifications will be available to schools and colleges in Wales across two phases, the first group will be available for teaching from September 2025 and the second for teaching from September 2026."},{"accordionTitle":"What support will WJEC be providing in the delivery of these new qualifications?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"We will continue to be on-hand to provide the highest level of bilingual guidance and support to teachers; including free teaching and learning resources, professional learning opportunities, and subject-specific advice."},{"accordionTitle":"How can I receive the latest information?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"To ensure you receive the latest updates, please <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/subscribe-for-updates/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe for updates\">subscribe to our mailing list</a> and follow us on social media - <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.wjec.co.uk/media/glgnygmq/facebook-icon-transparent-background-3small.png\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"WJEC Facebook\">Facebook</a>, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.wjec.co.uk/media/odrjf51y/instagram-colour.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"WJEC Instagram\">Instagram</a>, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.wjec.co.uk/media/z0kh1ng0/linkedin_png32small.png\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"WJEC LinkedIn\">LinkedIn</a> and <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.wjec.co.uk/media/0udbynbn/twitter_sq-512.png\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"WJEC Twitter\">Twitter</a>."}]}

To ensure you receive the latest updates, please subscribe to our mailing list.

You can also follow us on social media: