National data revealing overall pass rates to be released at 9.30am BST“Vocational qualifications, like Cambridge Nationals, are increasingly important,” according to Jill Duffy, the chief executive of the exam board OCR.She said:Look at the range of vocational qualifications issued today and you’re bound to be impressed with what young people are achieving. Vocational qualifications in subjects like Engineering and Health and Social Care are increasingly popular, and for good reason. They offer practical, stimulating experiences that many students and employers are looking for.Seeing this diversity of qualifications, and the well-deserved celebrations of so many young people, is what makes results day so exciting – it’s the highlight of our year as an exam board.” Continue reading…