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with Louise Ciotti from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)

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The Department for Education would like to share some useful documents to support with understanding

The Department for Education would like to share some useful documents to support with understanding

Following feedback from the Higher Education sector, the Department for Education is hosting webinars

Following feedback from the Higher Education sector, the Department for Education is hosting two webinars

The first T Level Technical Qualification (TQ) specifications have been published by awarding organisations

By Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS.

The following new exam levels are now available: