2026 VTQ timely issue of results

In line with these plans, we’re asking centres to confirm the details of learners who need to receive results for our qualifications alongside GCSEs and A levels. This is to ensure that learners expecting results for progression to higher and further education receive results at the same time as their peers.

For YMCA Awards training providers, the 2026 VTQ Timely Issue of Results process will be similar to previous years, whereby centres nominate a Senior Designated Contact (SDC) and provide information on all learners expecting results for progression during 2 checkpoint windows (including an estimated final assessment date).

The dates for the term time checkpoint windows are:

• Term-time checkpoint: 2 March – 27 March 2026
• Final term-time checkpoint: 1 June – 12 June 2026

As a YMCA Awards approved centre, it is your responsibility to ensure 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.

Qualifications in Scope for the 2026 VTQ Timely Issue of Results

We expect the centres delivering the following qualifications to share information on learners who are planning to progress to further or higher education.

Qualification	QN
YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Long-Term Health Conditions	610/4227/4
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing, and Personal Training (Practitioner)	603/3504/X
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym and Group Exercise Instructor (Circuit Training), and Personal Trainer	610/2794/7
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer	610/2789/3
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer	610/2787/X
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork	610/4340/0
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Performance Massage	610/0701/8
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) in Indoor and Outdoor Environments	603/3505/1
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner), Outdoor Exercise and Sports Conditioning	603/3510/5
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy	601/5011/7
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Long-Term Health Conditions	610/4680/2
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner)	603/3855/6
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner)	603/3617/1
YMCA Level 3 Extended Certificate in Spectator Safety Supervision	603/7364/7
YMCA Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Exercise and Fitness: Personal Trainer (Diploma)	610/3995/0

We expect all other YMCA Awards qualifications to be out of scope of the timely results process, but welcome discussions with centres if they disagree.

Action 1: Nominating a Senior Designated Contact

Please complete this form to nominate an SDC for your centre.

The nomination of an SDC 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 but must be contactable throughout July and August to support us to resolve any issues with issuing results on time.

Please submit a new form for each SDC. We would ask that centres nominate no more than 2 members of staff, and that your SDC is a registered user on Y-Connect.

Action 2: Confirm the details of learners expecting results for progression

No formal action is required at this stage; however, we would ask that you review internally to understand if you will have learners in scope for this process. Learners should be aware of their result requirements by January 2026.

This information will be collected through Y-Connect and we’ll be in touch nearer the time to confirm how centres can share this information. Details of learners awaiting results for progression and tracking data will also be shared with our regulators.

Key points to consider for the timely issue of results

Following last year’s successful timely results process, we’ve highlighted a few important reminders to help ensure everything runs smoothly again this year when submitting learner details and your Senior Designated Contact (SDC) information for Summer 2026.

1. Submit claims early where possible

We can issue certificates for learners as soon as we have all the required achievement information. Centres that submitted claims before the end of term last year saw faster resolution of queries and earlier issue of certificates. If you do not expect to submit claims before the summer break, please do not identify those learners as being in scope for this process.

2. Nominate an effective Senior Designated Contact (SDC)

Selecting an SDC who is available and able to respond to queries during the summer period helps us resolve any outstanding issues quickly. When appointing your SDC, ensure they can answer questions such as:

3. Provide accurate learner information ahead of claim deadlines

Last year, centres that submitted complete learner information ahead of our published claim deadlines helped us target follow-up activity more efficiently, ensuring certificates could be issued in good time. Timely and accurate submissions remain the best way to support a smooth and efficient results process.

Key dates

Event	Deadline
Term time checkpoint	27/03/2026
Final term-time checkpoint	12/06/2026
Final assessments must be completed by centres	24/07/2026
Completion of external quality assurance deadline	31/07/2026
Latest date for certificate claims	03/08/2026
Date of final certificates released to centres	13/08/2026