• 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:

    Term-time checkpoint: 02 March – 27 March 2026
    Final term-time checkpoint: 01 June – 12 June 2026

    This process is an Ofqual requirement. It applies to learners in England who are registered on Ofqual-regulated qualifications and are applying to university via UCAS.

    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

    EventDeadline
    Term time checkpoint27/03/2026
    Final term-time checkpoint12/06/2026
    Final assessments must be completed by centres24/07/2026
    Completion of external quality assurance deadline31/07/2026
    Latest date for certificate claims03/08/2026
    Date of final certificates released to centres13/08/2026

    Qualifications in scope

    You can find a list of qualifications in scope for 2026 here.

    Requirements for the term-time checkpoint (02 March – 27 March 2026)

    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 2026:

    Learner name
    Learner number
    ULN
    Qualification title
    QN
    If any reasonable adjustments are being applied
    Estimated final assessment date (must be before 18 July 2026)
    Estimated last day learners are available for resubmission

    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 (01 June – 12 June 2026)

    At the final term-time checkpoint, we’ll ask for confirmation of information shared during the term-time checkpoint including:

    Details of learners expecting results to support progression (see term-time checkpoint)
    Details of any delays to assessment or achievement, which may impact our quality assurance checks
    Confirmation of the expected final assessment date
    Confirmation of the SDC and their contact information