Written question WQ97512
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Education
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had with the WJEC and other exam bodies in Wales about continuing to offer classics and ancient history courses at A-level?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Education
Qualifications Wales, as the independent regulator of qualifications (up to degree level) in Wales, has responsibility for regulating qualifications, setting the criteria for qualification approval, commissioning new qualifications and restricting the range of qualifications offered, including at A Level. It also has responsibility for the recognition and regulation of awarding bodies in Wales.
AS and A level Ancient History qualifications, and AS and A level Classical Civilisation qualifications, are currently designated in Wales and are offered by OCR. There are no current plans to change this.