Post-16 education in England has been facing a period of unprecedented change. Department for Education have now announced the findings of a ‘pause and review’ of reforms to qualifications and funding. Join us on Wednesday 29 January 2025 when we will be discussing what this means for colleges and schools offering UAL Awarding Body qualifications. We will share our views and updates on:

Our plans following the updates from the Department for Education in December
Overview on the types of qualifications that will be available and when
UAL Awarding Body’s forthcoming suite of Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs)
How the creative sector can thrive in the new post-16 education landscape.

This online briefing is open to staff at all centres approved to offer UAL Awarding Body qualifications.

Presenters will speak for 45 mins before addressing questions and inviting comments for 30 mins.

Speaking at the session will be:

Ross Anderson, Director UAL Awarding Body

Ruben Hale, Associate Director UAL Awarding Body

Anthea Hollist, Head of Qualifications and Assessment

Miriam Venner, Associate Dean of Academic Standards

Please note you must be a member of staff at an approved UAL Awarding Body centre to attend this event. Therefore we ask all delegates to register with their college or school email address.

Image: Rupert Madle, 2023 BA Product and Furniture Design, Chelsea College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Kristy Noble.

UAL Awarding Body Briefing: Qualification Reforms Update