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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.
Services
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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)
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Check if an awarding body is recognised
How to check if the organisation giving you an award is registered and accredited by the exams regulator
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Phonics self-assessment form: Sound Discovery
Information about the Sound Discovery programme and how it fulfils the department’s core criteria.
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ISSP primary curriculum project application form
Application form for schools to propose new independent/state school partnerships (ISSPs) for specific subject teaching at primary level.
Guidance and regulation
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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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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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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
- Early years foundation stage statutory framework (EYFS)
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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
News and communications
Policy and engagement
Transparency
- Variability in A level results for schools, 2016 to 2018
- Special consideration in GCSE and A Level: summer 2017 exam series
- Papers for the Ofqual Board's March 2018 meeting
- OCR: Notice of costs recovery: July 2018
- OCR: Notice of Monetary Penalty: July 2018