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We're committed to providing great customer service – our standards are explained here.

We're proud to have achieved several quality standards, as well as a number of awards that recognise our commitment to customer service.

We've adopted the principle to treat the Welsh and English languages with a basis of equality in the conduct of our public business in Wales.

We support national and regional goals around widening access and social mobility.

We periodically undertake national consultations to gain feedback and views from customers and stakeholders, on the strategic direction of our core services.

Our Communications Team aims to provide an accurate and responsive service to the media.

Explore the latest news and key information from UCAS.

In our series of Analysis notes, we take a look at specific HE admissions topics such as free school meal status and A level achievement.

Taster courses are provided by some universities and colleges to let you experience academic and social life on campus, before applying for a place.

Thinking about options after GCSEs or Nationals? Find ideas to help you start your job or career plan.

After GCSEs or National 5s, you could continue studying subjects you like, take vocational qualifications, an apprenticeship, or work or volunteer and study part-time.

Useful tools to help you think about what to do after your GCSEs or National 5s, including info about post-16 qualifications, and advice on different careers.

Information for parents and carers about the opportunities for post-16 education and training,.

Information on qualifications, apprenticeships, and study programmes – to help parents and carers support their child in choosing what to do next.

Information and resources for teachers to help students choose their post-16 education and training.

Find career information and guidance, and where to go for financial help, especially for students with learning difficulties, disabilities or SEND.

Information about study programmes: what's involved and getting work experience on the way.

Choosing what to do after GCSEs can be difficult. Talk through your options with teachers, parents or carers, friends, and careers services.

Whatever job or course you're aiming for, find out about the different post-16 qualifications you can take to get you there.

Facts about A levels: recent changes, subjects and grades, who they are for and what you can do afterwards.

Facts about the International Baccalaureate: find out what's involved in studying the diploma programme and the career-related certificate.

Facts about Pre-U: who they are for, subjects, what's involved in taking one, and assessment and grades.

Facts about BTEC diplomas: who they are for, the different types, how they are taught, what you need to get on one, and what you can do afterwards.

Facts about NVQs: what's involved in studying them, how they are assessed and how long they take to complete.

Facts about Cambridge Technicals: who they are for and what subjects are available.

What are apprenticeships, what's needed to get on one, and how do you apply?

What are traineeships and school leaver programmes, and how can they help you get an apprenticeship or a job? Find out here.

Check out uni course entry requirements now, to see how the subjects and qualifications you choose now will affect the courses open to you later.

Facts about supported internships: who's eligible, how the study programme works, and who to contact for more information.