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An estimated 11 million adults now have the opportunity to gain a newÌýqualificationÌýfor free,Ìýdesigned to help them to gain in-demand skills and secure great jobs.

A new survey of UK employers conducted by ÃÛÌÒapp, reveals that over three-quarters (76%) feel that broader courses that provide a grounding in industry prepare learners better than role-specific training given the changing job market.

Responding to the measures announced today by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the on increased funding for apprenticeships and traineeships, Cindy Rampsersaud, Senior Vice President for BTEC and Apprenticeships, at ÃÛÌÒapp commented:

We would like to follow up our communication on 25 February and clarify our planned approach for working with you on the StandardsÌýVerificationÌýprocess this year.

New guidelines help to advance more diverse, equitable and inclusive learning experiences

The outcome of the joint Ofqual and Department for Education consultation, which took place in January, has now been . As you know, this consultation focused on arrangements for issuing results this year for Ofqual-regulated Vocational and Technical Qualifications, in response to the cancellation of external assessments due to take place in February, March and June 2021. We hope you were able to participate. Ìý

Dear Learners,

How your Vocational QualificationsÌýwill be awarded in 2021

We appreciateÌýthatÌýthe start of this year has been one of uncertaintyÌýaboutÌýyour learning and how you will receive your 2021 qualifications. WeÌýareÌýnowÌýable toÌýlet you know how your qualificationsÌýwill be assessed and rewarded.Ìý

ÃÛÌÒapp,Ìýthe world’s learning company, has today launched a major new consultationÌýseeking views on what an effective system ofÌýassessment and qualification looks like for young people between 14 and 19.

Global learning company, ÃÛÌÒapp, today announced a collaboration with leading online speech and language therapy and counselling provider, Mable Therapy, to help schools and children in the UK access more online speech and language therapy and mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic.