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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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  1. 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

  2. Early years foundation stage

    The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5

  3. 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

  4. What qualification levels mean

    Find the difficulty level of a qualification and compare qualifications across different countries.

  5. Find a regulated qualification

    Check if a qualification is regulated and what level it is on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)

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Guidance and regulation

  1. Early years foundation stage statutory framework (EYFS)
    • Statutory guidance
    • Department for Education
  2. Key stage 2 tests: 2018 mathematics test materials
    • Guidance
    • Standards and Testing Agency
  3. National curriculum in England: primary curriculum
    • Statutory guidance
    • Department for Education
  4. Key stage 2 tests: 2016 mathematics test materials
    • Guidance
    • Standards and Testing Agency
  5. Key stage 2 tests: 2017 mathematics test materials
    • Guidance
    • Standards and Testing Agency
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News and communications

Correspondence

STA assessment update: 11 December 2018

Standards and Testing Agency

  1. Commentary on curriculum research - phase 3
    • Ofsted
    • Authored article
  2. STA assessment update: 4 December 2018
    • Standards and Testing Agency
    • Correspondence
  3. Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments undertaking November 2018
    • Ofqual
    • Decision
  4. University of the Arts London undertaking November 2018
    • Ofqual
    • Decision
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Research and statistics

  1. Curriculum research: assessing intent, implementation and impact
    • Ofsted
    • Research
  2. Entries for GCSE: November 2018 exam series
    • Ofqual
    • Official statistics
  3. Special consideration in GCSE, AS and A level: summer 2018 exam series
    • Ofqual
    • Official statistics
  4. Special consideration in GCSE and A Level: summer 2017 exam series
    • Ofqual
    • Official statistics
  5. Marking Roundtable 2018
    • Ofqual
    • Research
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Policy papers and consultations

  1. STEM Engagement across the NDA Group
    • Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
    • Closed consultation
    • Date closed 17 August 2018
  2. Consultation on GCSE and GCE music and dance
    • Ofqual
    • Closed consultation
    • Date closed 09 December 2018
  3. Future assessment arrangements for GCSE computer science
    • Ofqual
    • Closed consultation
    • Date closed 03 December 2018
  4. Review of GCSE, AS and A level physical education activity list
    • Department for Education
    • Open consultation
    • Closing date 21 December 2018
  5. Implementation of Technical Qualifications
    • Ofqual
    • Closed consultation
    • Date closed 28 October 2018
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Transparency and freedom of information releases

  1. Awarding organisations: scope of recognition
    • Ofqual
    • Transparency
  2. National assessments regulation annual report 2018
    • Ofqual
    • Corporate report
  3. English hubs: list of primary schools
    • Department for Education
    • Transparency
  4. Papers for the Ofqual Board's March 2018 meeting
    • Ofqual
    • Transparency
  5. Papers for the board’s January 2018 meeting: minutes, agenda and reports
    • Ofqual
    • Transparency
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