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School curriculum
The national curriculum, early years, key stages 1 to 5, GCSEs and AS and A levels, tests, exams and assessments.
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The national curriculum
The English national curriculum means children in different schools (at primary and secondary level) study the same subjects to similar standards - it's split into key stages with tests
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Early years foundation stage
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5
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Get a replacement exam certificate
Request a replacement exam certificate or a certified statement of results if you've lost your original - check the list of old exam boards if your board no longer exists
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What qualification levels mean
Find the difficulty level of a qualification and compare qualifications across different countries.
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Find a regulated qualification
Check if a qualification is regulated and what level it is on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
Guidance and regulation
- National curriculum in England: primary curriculum
- 2019 key stage 1: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)
News and communications
Research and statistics
- Destinations of KS4 and KS5 pupils: 2017
- Understanding KS4 attainment and progress: evidence from LSYPE2
- A level and other 16 to 18 results: 2017 to 2018 (provisional)
- Variability in centre level GCSE results
- Practical skills of A level science students: Study 4
Policy papers and consultations
- Changes to teaching of sex and relationship education, and PSHE
- Relationships (and sex) education and health education
Transparency and freedom of information releases
- English hubs: list of primary schools
- Awarding organisations: scope of recognition
- Papers for the Ofqual Board's March 2018 meeting
- Papers for the board’s January 2018 meeting: minutes, agenda and reports
- Papers for the Ofqual board’s November 2017 meeting