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New curriculum introduction in September 2020.
Information for parents about the national curriculum assessments for pupils in primary school
The results from a National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) survey on schools’ preparations for delivering the new curriculum.
Information for schools highlighting the potential benefits of curriculum planning to achieve greater financial efficiency.
The national curriculum primary programmes of study and attainment targets for key stages 1 and 2.
This page gives information on the new Government Skills and Curriculum Unit (GSCU) and how the new approach to training will be delivered.
Documents for schools about GCE AS and A level subject content for teaching from 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Revised information on the 2012 national curriculum assessment at key stage 2, including breakdowns by pupil characteristics.
The QCDA was responsible for developing the National Curriculum, improving and delivering assessments, and to review and reform qualifications. It was abolished in 2012 with functions being split between the Teaching Agency and the Standards and Testing Agency.
Application form for schools to propose new independent/state school partnerships (ISSPs) for specific subject teaching at primary level.
Guidance explaining when and how to disapply aspects of the national curriculum to meet pupils' particular needs.
An annual report looking at pupil achievements in English, Welsh, Mathematics and Science, including information by gender and level of achievement.
Practice materials for the phonics screening check, key stage 1 and key stage 2 national curriculum tests, including past test papers.
The government’s commitment to minimum lead-in times for significant changes to accountability, the curriculum or qualifications.
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