Vocational GCSEs

Vocational GCSEs will available in some subjects from as early as September 2029.
Vocational GCSEs will be the same size as GCSEs, these new qualifications will be nationally set, with subject content based on subject expert advice. Assessment and grading will be regulated by Ofqual to ensure full parity with traditional GCSEs.

V GCSEs will be a new national qualifications will be created to sit alongside traditional GCSEs and will replace the current Technical Awards.

Subject options could include Business Management and Finance, Creative Media Production, Digital Tech, Child Development, and Building and Construction, supporting progression into further study through T Levels and V Levels in these subjects, or through A Levels.