Qualifications Wales Data Project
Introduced by: Tom Anderson Head of Research, Qualifications Wales Tania Deitch Data Project Manager
What is this project about? Ofqual currently collects and publishes GQ and VQ Data for Welsh learners We are now in a position to take that on for Welsh learners and develop the datasets that we in Wales would find most useful
Why are we doing this now? We have now recruited our research team. We are developing our expertise. We need data to support our regulatory activities and conduct research We want to start early this is going to take some time. Now is a good time.
Scoping Responsibilities of the regulator: Regulation and Monitoring Research Needs of other users of Wales data: Learners Competing awarding bodies Employers National agencies Other qualifications regulators
Scoping Responsibilities of the regulator: Regulation and Monitoring Research Needs of other users of Wales data: Learners Competing awarding bodies Employers National agencies Other qualifications regulators coming up with a plan
What have we done so far? Project Team Talking with internal colleagues Talking with Ofqual and FAB Procuring a business and systems expert Preparing to come and talk with you
Performing our statutory functions The qualification system is complicated and interdependent. We know there will be benefits, but there s some work to do before we can realise them, and everyone will be involved differently. It s important to us that this is done as smoothly as possible.
Working together Meaningful engagement as early as possible Clarity of purpose Clarity of communication Respect Minimising impact Opportunity for efficiency Build on QiW Realism Fulfilling our responsibilities as a regulator
Where have we got to so far? Disaggregated data Validation New template format v status quo
What is the plan looking like? Scoping until February / March 2017 Dec 2016
What is the plan looking like? Scoping until February / March 2017 Development March June 2017 Dec 2016 Jun 2017
What is the plan looking like? Scoping until February / March 2017 Development March June 2017 Large Awarding Bodies and volunteers from April / May 2017 Dec 2016 Jun 2017 Dec 2017
What is the plan looking like? Scoping until February / March 2017 Development March June 2017 Large Awarding Bodies and volunteers from April / May 2017 Remaining Awarding Bodies phased in over the following 12-24 months Dec 2016 Jun 2017 Dec 2017 Jun 2018 Dec 2018 June 2019
Expect some visitors We need to understand your needs and capabilities and how we might accommodate them We need to understand what we can and need to build, including how information should be governed. Some first responders (GQ and VQ) Later change for others In the meantime, continue to submit to Ofqual
Any questions or feedback?
Please get in touch DataProject@qualificationswales.org ProsiectData@cymwysteraucymru.org Come and find us in the coffee break!
Recognition & Approval Team Review of Designation
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of the current designation criteria and process ensuring that Qualifications Wales' principal aims are addressed. The Principal aims of Qualifications Wales: (a) ensuring that qualifications, and the Welsh qualification system, are effective for meeting the reasonable needs of learners in Wales; (b) promoting public confidence in qualifications and in the Welsh qualification system.
Plan External Consultation Develop Designation Policy Strands of the Review Clarify Designation in the context of General and Vocational Qualifications Clarify Co-Regulation Links with Welsh Government Mapping of current criteria and processes Links to Approved Qualifications
Timescales Winter 2016 Spring 2017
Communication Online survey FAB & JCQ Newsletter The Examiner Qualifications Wales Website Further consultation on new criteria Any Queries to: recognitionandapproval@qualificationswales.org
QiW Update
Completed Multi-select function when searching Search and export to Archived qualifications Link between Offered in England & Ofqual QN removed Automatic email to Awarding Body when a qualification is referred back for more information Annual Performance Points data Latest News page
In Progress Awarding Body comment box Awarding Body amendments These functionalities will be available in Early 2017
Coming Soon Awarding Body access to, and ability to complete Statements of Compliance via QiW
Cleanse of QiW Data Stage 1 - PRIORITY CLEANSE Completed in November 2016 Stage 2 - FULL CLEANSE Due to commence January/February 2017
QiW needs you! QiW will be continuously developed to progress its functionality. If you have any suggestions to help us improve our system please email: recognitionandapproval@qualificationswales.org