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  • Publication of reformed GCSE and A level content

    Minister for School Reform Nick Gibb's statement on reforming GCSE and A level content.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Letter to awarding organisations: effects of removing QCF rules

    A letter to awarding organisations on the effects of the decision to withdraw the Qualifications and Credit Framework regulatory arrangements.

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  • Tomorrow's world

    A speech to the 2015 Association of Colleges Examinations Officers' conference by Glenys Stacey, Chief Regulator for Ofqual.

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  • GCSE maths reforms and our research programme

    A transcript of Ian Stockford's video where he talks about the new GCSE maths specifications and our research programme.

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  • Webinar on GCSE science practicals: recording and questions

    Ofqual held a webinar on changes to GCSE science practicals on 28 January 2015. Watch the recording.

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  • 90,000 more pupils taking core academic GCSEs than in 2010

    Figures show more girls than ever before taking maths and physics at A level.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nicky Morgan: why knowledge matters

    The Secretary of State for Education speaks about the importance of a knowledge-based curriculum and her vision for education.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Education, sport and business leaders to judge Character Awards

    School leaders, an England women’s rugby player and business and charity figures will judge an awards scheme to promote character education.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Decisions following consultation on GCSEs and A levels

    Ofqual has confirmed the assessment arrangements for a number of GCSE, AS and A level subjects which will be taught from 2016.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • High-quality and more rigorous arts-based GCSEs and A levels

    Education Secretary Nicky Morgan announces final content for more rigorous and demanding arts GCSEs and A levels, and GCSE computer science.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Children's music and arts initiatives receive £109 million boost

    Education Secretary Nicky Morgan announces £109 million funding to support children’s cultural education programmes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nick Gibb: reforming education through international evidence

    Schools Minister speaks at Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Education Policy Outlook Conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ofsted to inspect early years initial teacher training

    Early years initial teacher training will be inspected for the first time.

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  • Nicky Morgan speaks at the 2015 BETT show

    The Secretary of State for Education speaks about the future of technology in the classroom at the BETT show.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nick Gibb writes to exam boards about performance tables

    Minister for School Reform informs awarding organisations about qualifications counted in performance tables.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • GCSE in design and technology: delay in teaching

    Minister for School Reform Nick Gibb on delaying the introduction of reformed subject content for the GCSE in design and technology.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DfE Character Awards application window now open

    Schools and organisations are invited to apply to be recognised as a leader in character education through the 2015 DfE Character Awards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Character education: apply for 2015 grant funding

    Schools, colleges and organisations are invited to submit proposals to a £3.5 million grant fund to support projects in character education.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Switching children on to online safety this Christmas

    Education Secretary Nicky Morgan urges parents to check they know how to help keep their children safe online.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Maths GCSE accreditation: letter to Minister and others

    Correspondence between Ofqual and interested parties giving details of the accreditation of the new maths GCSE and future work.

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