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An explanation of the GCSE 9 to 1 grade scale and how it compares to the previous A* to G scale.
GCSEs in England have been graded on a 9 to 1 scale since 2017. This…
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for English at key stages 1 to 4.
Purpose of study English has a pre-eminent place in education and in…
The full national curriculum framework for key stages 1 to 4, including programmes of study and attainment targets.
1. Introduction 1.1 This document sets out the framework for the national…
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for mathematics at key stages 1 to 4.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for science at key stages 1 to 4.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for history for key stages 1 to 3.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for geography at key stages 1 to 3.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for physical education (PE) at key stages 1 to 4.
Subject content and assessment objectives for GCSEs in English language and English literature.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for computing at key stages 1 to 4.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for art and design at key stages 1 to 3.
Subject content and assessment objectives for GCSE in mathematics.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for design and technology at key stages 1 to 3.
Grade descriptors for GCSEs graded 9 to 1. Designed to provide an indication of the likely level of performance at grades 2, 5 and 8.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for languages at key stages 2 and 3.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for music at key stages 1 to 3.
Rules and regulations for all GCSEs (9 to 1).
Subject content, aims and learning objectives for GCSE in history for teaching from 2016.
Subject content for GCSE in single science which was introduced in 2016.
Information about the subjects and qualifications that count towards the EBacc.
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