Christmas and New Year Closure Dates 25/26
As we approach the festive period, please see below some useful information on our arrangements for the Christmas/New Year period. Open Awards offices will close for the festive period at 15:00…
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World Access to Higher Education Day 2025: Innovation, Opportunity and Lifelong Learning
Written by Vicky McClymont, Access to HE Development Manager at Open Awards World Access to Higher Education Day 2025 Widening Access to Higher Education in the Liverpool City Region: Innovation,…
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The Children’s Plan and EHCP Reform: Opportunities and Risks Ahead
Written by Nina Hinton, Director of Business and Development The Children’s Commissioner’s Children’s Plan (September 2025) calls for an education system that is inclusive by design. At its core are…
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Education Insights 2025: Meet our Speakers
Education Insights is nearly here and we're delighted to share some of our expert speakers ahead of time. Discover our speakers, their insights and how to get in touch with them below.
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Mae Addysg yng Nghymru ar Fin Newid / Welsh Education Is Changing
Welsh education is changing. Over the next three years, the Welsh government are implementing a series of changes to Welsh qualifications. Here’s what you need to know.
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Did you know all Open Awards Level 3 Qualifications carry UCAS Points?
Co-written by Julie Goodwin, Head of Development and Vicky McClymont, Marketing and Access to HE Development Manager When we regulate Level 3 qualifications at Open Awards, UCAS automatically…
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Key takeaways from the AELP National Conference
Written by Teri Greaves, Business Development Manager at Open Awards I recently attended the AELP National Conference, where I had the opportunity to engage with a range of providers on…
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Apprenticeship Assessment Is Changing — Here’s What We Know (and What We’re Watching Closely)
The past six months in the apprenticeship landscape have felt like gazing into a crystal ball. We think we can see the future. But the image in the crystal ball is layered with mist, shifting shapes,…
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