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In response to the issues with vocational and technical qualification (VTQ) results delivery in 2022 Ofqual, the regulator of qualifications in England, set out several actions to support the safe and timely delivery of awarding organisations (AOs) results for VTQs. To support the effective implementation of these new arrangements, Ofqual formed a 2023 VTQ results taskforce with key sector representatives.

In parallel to the work of the taskforce, Ofqual commissioned the Responsible Business Unit (RBU, now ImpactEd Consulting) to support and facilitate a strategic piece of work related to VTQs. Through this project, ImpactEd Consulting (IEC) has worked with Ofqual and sector representatives to consider further possible steps over a longer timeframe that might help to secure parity of treatment for students taking different types of qualification, and to streamline the workload for schools and colleges.

This report summarises the findings from IECs work during the period of March to May 2023. Throughout this work, the consultants worked closely with colleagues at Ofqual and engaged sector representatives and experts in workshops and 1:1 interviews.