Inclusive 14–16 qualifications for Wales
We are bringing our expertise in accessible education to Wales.
Informed by our extensive experience in Additional Learning Needs (ALN), foundation qualifications and Skills for Life and Work, our new qualifications will give schools greater flexibility to build meaningful programmes that reflect learners’ individual needs, strengths and progression goals.
Designed to support the aims and purposes of the Curriculum for Wales, our qualifications will help learners to:
- Develop practical skills for learning, life and work.
- Progress in ways that reflect the four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales.
- Build confidence, independence and skills for their next steps.
Explore our qualifications and units
What Wales 14-16 Qualifications are Open Awards developing?
Our suite of flexible and accessible qualifications are available for first teaching from September 2027.
Entry 1 – Level 2: Skills for Life and Work suite
Entry 1 – Level 2: Personal Project
Entry 1 – Level 1: General Foundation English
Entry 1 – Level 1: General Foundation Mathematics and Numeracy
Why choose Open Awards as your Awarding Organisation?
Personal support from a dedicated Welsh team.
Through every step of the way, you’ll receive tailored support from our Welsh team led by Geraint Turner (Business Development Manager Wales).
Qualifications made for Wales.
Aligned to the Curriculum for Wales and designed for a Welsh context, our qualifications provide Welsh learners with the specific skills and knowledge they need today.
Comprehensive quality assurance and validation.
Our robust validation process and internal/external quality assurance processes ensure the relevance and integrity of every qualification delivered.
Non-profit dedicated to inclusive learning.
Our commitment to inclusive education is embedded within our flexible course design, low-barrier approach and provider-led assessments.