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During these extraordinary times, many teachers, learners and families have been feeling uncertain and anxious about the closure of schools and the cancellation of exams this summer. We know this has been extremely unsettling, and it remains our overwhelming priority to support you throughout this unprecedented situation.Ìý

We understand that exam fees are a pressing issue for many schools and colleges. Some of you have been in touch and I know you’d like clarity on this issue as soon as possible.

provides greater clarity on the approach to student assessment for those learners that were planning to sit exams this summer.

New awards to raise the profile of exceptional BAME apprentices and employers leading the way for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We’re always looking at how we can improve your experience with ÃÛÌÒapp. We’ve listened to customer feedback about our documents and have made updates to our invoices, credit memos and statements.

Education policy, quite rightly, forms a central part of any general election campaign. With all of the main parties committed to extra funding for schools, post-16 and adult learning, ÃÛÌÒapp asks an incoming government to consider the following policy priorities:

The report ‘Education and learning for the modern world’ surveys 208 businesses and trade associations. It reveals that 45% of respondents value all qualifications equally, with 29% looking for a mix of academic and technical education post-16. This includes academic (A levels), career-focused (such as BTEC) and occupational (apprenticeships and T Levels).

A new guide for primary schools on how to deliver anÌýLGBT-inclusive curriculum has been published today by LGBT charity Stonewall,Ìýwith support from ÃÛÌÒapp.

BTECs are the UK’s most popular career-focused qualifications, offered in thousands of schools and colleges across the country, for more than 30 years. This year, 466,000 learners completed a BTEC First, BTEC Tech Award or BTEC National qualification.