Press releases
We have partnered with UK Women in Action to create a new Level 3 Award in Supporting Participation in Physical Activity: Menopause
Posted: 7 November 2023
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with UK Women in Action – an organisation dedicated to shifting perceptions around midlife and menopause.
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We have partnered with MH1 Global to create a new Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Wellness Through Lifestyle Behaviour Change
Posted: 31 October 2023
As we continue to re-imagine the future of fitness, we are excited to announce our latest work with MH1 Global – the go-to place for mental health support and expertise for fitness professionals.
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YMCA Awards is increasing security with Blockchain Technology
Posted: 17 October 2023
We have recently updated our certificate paper to make sure it’s more secure than ever. Each certificate will now have an extra layer of security, and a new look to go with that.
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We have recently approved a New Training provider who we are excited to be working with. Find out more.
Posted: 21 June 2023
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Three consultations open on reform to qualifications and funding
Posted: 28 February 2022
Department for Education (England) consultation on funding of qualifications at Level 2 and below.
A consultation seeking views on plans to reform post-16 qualifications at Level 2 and below (Level 1 and entry levels) launched on 2 March and closes on 27 April at 23.45.
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Duty of care guidance from The Council for Soft Tissue Therapies
Posted: 21 July 2021
Advice for English therapists only – further advice will follow for the other countries as it is released.
As per the latest Government Guidelines, the formal and legally required restrictions will be removed from 19th July 2021 and the onus will be upon personal responsibility for ongoing protection.
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Practical assessment for Sports Massage Therapy qualifications
Posted: 5 March 2021
Whilst the continuing pandemic has led to many assessments being cancelled, on the 25 February 2021, the Government announced the policy on awarding vocational and technical qualifications in England in 2021 which included confirmation that:
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Information on eProctored Assessments
Posted: 20 November 2020
From Monday 23 November, customers will be able to schedule eProctored assessments, allowing remote invigilation for the first time.
Remote invigilation via eProctoring allows learners to complete their YMCA Awards externally assessed exams at home without a member of centre staff overseeing the assessment. Instead, the learner uses their webcam and smartphone to record what they do during the exam so that we can verify they have met assessment conditions.
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A note from Fiona Summers, Head of Quality and Assessment
Posted: 14 August 2020
Yesterday (Thursday 13 August) many learners across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will have received results for their A Levels, BTECs, Technical Certificates and other vocational qualifications.
At YMCA Awards we do not issue results for our qualifications on a specific date each year but we have now printed and dispatched all certificates claimed and quality assured whilst the team have been working from home. This is to ensure that, wherever possible, learners can receive their YMCA Awards certificate with their results for other qualifications.
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Update on qualifications portfolio review
Posted: 12 June 2020
Updated: 24 August 2020
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