Vocational qualifications have real value, says Ofqual
Wednesday, 23 June 2010 09:36
As many learners celebrate gaining vocational qualifications, Kathleen Tattersall, Chair of Ofqual and Chief Regulator, said:
"At Ofqual we are working to ensure that all regulated qualifications are of a highest quality and meet the needs of learners and employers.
"VQ Day serves not only to pay tribute to the work of colleges, students, teachers, lecturers and employers, but to highlight the vital role of regulated vocational qualifications.
"I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all those students on gaining their qualifications and wish them well in the future."
Ofqual will be celebrating the achievements of vocational learners by attending some of many events taking place across the country today.
Ofqual will be represented at the Belfast Awards Ceremony, the VQ Day flagship event at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London and local events at Warwickshire College and North Warwickshire and Hinckley College.
Notes to editors
- VQ (Vocational Qualifications) Day was launched in 2008 to raise the profile of VQs and celebrate vocational achievements. For more information please visit the VQ Day website: www.vqday.org.uk
- Ofqual regulates vocational qualifications in England and Northern Ireland. In 2008-09, there were over 4 million qualifications achieved, an increase of more than 11% on the previous year.
- For further information journalists should contact the Ofqual press office on 0300 303 3342, or 07798 924552 outside office hours.
