| Formation | 21 September 2015 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Regulating general and vocational qualifications in Wales. |
| Headquarters | Q2 Building, Imperial Park, Coedkernew, Newport |
| Region served | Wales |
| Chair | Paul Bevan |
| Chief Executive | Philip Blaker |
| Affiliations | Welsh Government |
| Website | [1] |
Qualifications Wales (Welsh: Cymwysterau Cymru) is a Welsh Government sponsored body, responsible for the recognition of awarding bodies and the review and approval of non-degree qualifications in Wales. It was established by the Qualifications Wales Act 2015[1] and became operational from 21 September 2015.[2]
It regulates awarding bodies delivering those qualifications taken in schools and colleges, including GCSEs, AS and A levels, the Welsh Baccalaureate, and vocational qualifications such as Essential Skills Wales qualifications. The organisation has over 75 staff, in a mix of regulatory, research, policy and development roles. Its offices are based in Imperial Park, Newport.[3]
Responsibilities
As set out in the Act, the body has two principal aims and responsibilities:
- ensuring that qualifications, and the Welsh qualification system, are effective for meeting the reasonable needs of learners in Wales;
- promoting public confidence in qualifications and in the Welsh qualification system
See also
References
- ^ "Qualifications Wales Act 2015". National Assembly for Wales. 1 December 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ "Qualifications Wales Act 2015 - Summary". National Assembly for Wales. August 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ "Help shape the Welsh qualifications system: Six recruitment opportunities at Qualifications Wales". Wales Online. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2016.