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<p>The department has been working closely with Ofqual to prepare for first teaching
of the reformed functional skills qualifications in English and maths from September
2019.</p><p>As part of this, Ofqual have introduced a robust technical evaluation
process through which all new functional skills qualifications need to go before being
made available. This is to ensure, before delivery, that the reformed qualifications
are of high quality and support consistent assessment and awarding.</p><p>To support
providers, Ofqual have published information online outlining how far different awarding
organisations have progressed in the technical evaluation. They have also communicated
about the reforms with providers more generally both online and directly.</p><p>This
department has also commissioned the Education Training Foundation to support providers
to be ready for the new qualifications with a range of communication events, training
opportunities and resources. The first qualifications have now been approved. We will
continue to work closely with Ofqual on preparing for these new qualifications taking
account of the impact and implications for providers.</p>
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