Today, (28 March), Education Minister Paul Givan MLA, met with members of the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) and its staff to receive an update on preparation for this year’s summer GCSE, AS and A level examinations.
Public Appointment Opportunity to the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA)
The Department of Education has launched a public appointments competition to appoint a Chairperson and Members to the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA).
CCEA offices will be closed on Monday 26 August 2024.
Closure of the Vocational Contingency Regulatory Framework (VCRF)
During the COVID-19 pandemic CCEA Regulation aligned with Ofqual and Qualifications Wales to put in place an extraordinary regulation framework - The Vocational Contingency Regulatory Framework (VCRF). Yesterday, Ofqual published a notice to all Awarding Organisations confirming that the VCRF will be disapplied in respect of all VTQs from 18 January 2024.
Education Chief Executives issue joint letter to Northern Ireland Secretary of State
Chief Executives of the seven main education bodies in Northern Ireland have issued a joint letter to the Northern Ireland Secretary of State.
Communications re timely VTQ results delivery in 2024 and beyond
Ofqual yesterday published measures to ensure students taking vocational qualifications get their results on time in 2024 and beyond, following the successful implementation of the VTQ Results Action Plan for 2023.
CCEA confirms the approach to awarding qualifications for 2023/24 academic year
Vocational and technical qualifications grading in 2023
Ofqual and DfE England Consultation on Ensuring the resilience of the qualifications system launched
Message to Heads of Centre regarding Vocational Qualification Results – Summer 2023
Vocational and Technical Qualifications Report (1 April 2021 – 31 March 2022)
