![]() But, in 2021/22 we had substantially increased the number to more than 10,000 registrations. A spokesperson said: “We had an understandably slow start, with just 270 registrations in 2020/21. Gateway Qualifications launched EDSQs in September 2020. Ofqual data indicated there had been just under 6,000 certificates issued in the 12 months to the end of quarter one in 2022. In fact, several awarding bodies opted to walk away from the process or failed to gain approval for accreditation, while others faced delays.ĭespite the slow start, awarding bodies which did secure accreditation have said take-up is improving. However, a number accredited for EDSQs have confirmed they plan to deliver both qualifications, including BCS, Gateway Qualifications, OCN London and NOCN.ĮDSQs endured a difficult birth because of Covid-19 disruption and delays in awarding organisations securing the green light from Ofqual. “City & Guilds will be focusing on the new digital functional skills qualifications, to be launched in August 2023.” The spokesperson refused to say why digital functional skills were more preferable. The organisation confirmed it has now switched focus to developing the revamped digital functional skills qualification, from 2023 onwards.Ī spokesperson said: “This decision was based on the announcement from the Department for Education and Ofqual that the reform of functional skills ICT qualifications has commenced. That is despite having completed most of the work needed – it reached stage four of five, which is resubmission to Ofqual for technical evaluation – in November last year. ![]() Another awarding body has pulled out of a flagship government programme to help adults develop key digital skills.Ĭity & Guilds has confirmed it has stopped pursuing work to deliver entry level and level 1 essential digital skills qualifications (EDSQs) – fully-funded qualifications for adults with no or low-level digital skills. ![]()
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