VTQ timely delivery of results: term-time checkpoint open
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In October 2023, Ofqual announced measures to embed timely delivery of results for vocational and technical qualifications (VTQ) in 2024 and beyond. These plans are designed to ensure parity between VTQs and other qualifications by making sure learners expecting results for progression receive these as expected with their peers.
Key information
To make this possible, we will need our centres to confirm the details of learners expecting results for progression at two points during the year:
This process is an Ofqual requirement. We expect all YMCA Awards centres that have learners in scope to engage with the timely results process, ensuring that full and correct information is shared by our deadlines. This is to prevent delays and implications for learners, and/or possible sanctions for your centre.
Key dates
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Term time checkpoint | 23/03/2025 |
| Final term-time checkpoint | 15/06/2025 |
| Final assessments must be completed by centres | 18/07/2025 |
| Completion of external quality assurance | 23/07/2025 |
| Latest date for certificate claims | 01/08/2025 |
| Date of final certificates released to centres | 11/08/2025 |
Qualifications in scope
You can find a list of qualifications in scope for 2025 here.
Requirements for the term-time checkpoint (01 March – 23 March 2025)
At the Term-time Checkpoint, we are asking centres to provide the following information for all learners expecting a result to support progression in August 2025:
Please take the time to review this video below to familiarise yourself on how to submit learner information: Learners Expecting Results
Centres will also need to provide contact information for a Senior Designated Contact (SDC) by completing this form. This is an Ofqual requirement, and they will be our point of contact to ensure results information is available on or before results day. The SDC does not need to be the existing main centre contact for YMCA Awards but must be contactable throughout July and August to support us to resolve any issues with issuing results on time.
Requirements for the final term-time checkpoint (02 June – 15 June 2025)
At the final term-time checkpoint, we’ll ask for confirmation of information shared during the term-time checkpoint including: