Welcome to UCAS 14-19
UCAS is at the very heart of connecting young people with education. From supporting the development of qualifications, and working alongside exam bodies to giving different qualifications a UCAS Tariff value, to supplying the tools to support a common application process (CAP) and other services for post-16 provision.
As the new government and Department for Education set their agenda around 14-19 qualifications, UCAS is committed to continuing to support local authorities and providers to help learners make the right choices, leading them ultimately to the right outcomes.
Our close relationship with customers gives us unrivalled experience in product development and in delivering solutions that meet customers' needs. Our track record in serving the needs of young people, as well as our strong market position, ensures that you can be confident in selecting UCAS products to manage your 14-19 delivery.
So do use this website to explore what we can do for you, and get in touch with us to discuss your particular needs.
LATEST NEWS -
UCAS response to DfE Statement on Prospectus and CAP
In early November the Department for Education (DfE) announced that decision-making responsibilities in relation to 14-19 prospectuses and the common application process (CAP) would now rest with local authorities, as Ministers believe they are best placed to decide whether to invest in and maintain them based on local needs and priorities.
The subsequent schools White Paper ('The Importance of Teaching', published by DfE on 24 November 2010) sets out plans that put more curriculum flexibility in the hands of individual schools, re-emphasises support for Apprenticeships, recommits to the Wolf Review of vocational qualifications, and restates the intention to raise the statutory participation age to 17 by 2013 and 18 by 2015. UCAS believes that these are measures that will lead to an increasing need for Prospectuses and a CAP that supports young people and providers in accessing and managing opportunities in their local areas.
UCAS remains fully committed to the development of Prospectus and CAP services that meet existing and emerging needs and continue to deliver high value to our customers. In the light of the changing policy context, we are currently reviewing all of our products and services to ensure this continues to be the case.
Mary Curnock Cook
Chief Executive, UCAS