We are Gateway Qualifications
We’re a not-for-profit Awarding Organisation offering qualifications, End-point Assessments Access to HE Diplomas, ESOL, Digital Skills and more…
Highlights from the NATECLA conference
Key highlights from the 2026 NATECLA conference in Birmingham.
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Updated Essential Digital Skills Standards 2026 published by the Department for Education
The Department for Education has published the new Essential Digital Skills Standards 2026. Find out what's changed, when the updated standards come into effect, and what the revisions mean for digital skills provision, qualifications and tailored learning programmes.
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Planned office closure for our staff training – 12th November
Office closures dates and how to get in touch
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Gateway Qualifications welcomes confirmation of Access to HE funding for 18-year-olds
Gateway Qualifications welcomes the news from the Department for Education that the proposed withdrawal of funding for Access to HE learners aged 16–19 has been reviewed, and that funding for…
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Essential Digital Skills Qualifications – Training and support webinars for approved EDSQ Centres
Everything you need to know about our approach to EDSQ.
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Marking the retirement of our longest-serving trustee
Gateway Qualifications marks the retirement of Anne Thompson, recognising her decades of leadership, governance expertise and service.
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Apprenticeship Assessment – New approach, new opportunities
Get ahead of apprenticeship assessment reforms with a practical session that brings policy to life, equipping you to navigate change, apply best practice, and deliver with confidence and quality.
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Triple award shortlist success for Gateway Qualifications
Gateway Qualifications has been shortlisted for three FAB Qualifications & Assessment Excellence Awards 2026.
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Information following our latest qualification review.
Read moreAt Gateway Qualifications our focus is on creating the highest level of in-demand qualifications which are accessible to everyone enabling all learners to thrive.
You know your learners best. At Gateway Qualifications, we don’t impose fixed learning approaches. We believe our role is to enable our Centres to provide learning experiences that are flexible, empower their learners, fit into their lives, and enable each and every one to thrive.
Around 400 qualifications offered
Flexible units & assessments
Easy to contact customer service teams
Recognised by Ofqual and the QAA
Some of our most popular qualifications
Our qualifications are delivered by
FE Colleges
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Training Providers
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Adult and Community Learning
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Prison Education Providers
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Employers
Read moreThe flexibility and adaptability of our qualifications make them ideal for a wide range of organisations that deliver post-16 education.
We’re here to help you get the best from our qualifications and achieve the best for your learners.
Common admin tasks help & guidance
Quality Assurance help & guidance
Resources to Support Delivery
Upcoming webinar
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1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
EQAs
Your EQA's contact details are listed in Prism. Look for the AO Contact on the Qualification tab.
Teaching Resources
Teaching and learning resources can be found in Prism on the Documents tab of relevant qualifications.
Webinars & events
Helping you keep up to date with new developments and best practice
Conference
IEP Talks Live Chester
17th September, 1:00 pm
IEP Talks Live Chester brings together employability professionals to explore Youth Employment: Supporting NEETs into Opportunity, with expert speakers, sector insights, and networking opportunities focused on improving outcomes for young people.
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Quality Assurance Standardisation & Best Practice Event: Level 1 Employability Skills
23rd September, 3:00 pm
Join us for a focused online session supporting assessors, tutors, and quality leads in delivering consistent, high-quality assessments, while enhancing their understanding of marking standards and expectations for Gateway Qualifications Employability Skills.
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Quality Assurance Standardisation & Best Practice event: Entry Level 3 and Level 1Creative Industries
24th September, 3:00 pm
Join us for a focused online session supporting assessors, tutors, and quality leads in delivering consistent, high-quality assessments, while enhancing their understanding of marking standards and expectations for Gateway Qualifications Creative Industries.
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It’s the experiences of our learners and apprentices that motivates us all at Gateway Qualifications.
Success stories
Holland & Barrett have found Gateway Qualifications to be a very supportive partner. Several members of the team have worked with us to develop our content and delivery into accredited qualifications that both increase the knowledge of our colleagues and support the requirements of our business.
Gerald Pearce
Director of Training and Development for Holland & Barrett Group
