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New British Sign Language (BSL) consultation marks significant progress towards a fresh qualification that has the potential to connect communities.
The new GCSE will provide pupils with the opportunity to learn how to effectively communicate using British Sign Language.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A letter from Chief Regulator Jo Saxton to heads of schools and colleges, ahead of GCSE, AS and A level exams starting on 16 May 2022.
We have now reached the start of the summer series, with exams and formal…
A letter to responsible officers of exam boards to confirm the date when advance information should be published for November exams.
A 10-week consultation has started on how GCSE MFL qualifications in French, German and Spanish will be assessed in the future.
Pass, merit and distinction criteria for 2021 published, with flexible approach to assessment in class or on a one-to-one basis.
Consultation on the criteria teachers should use when assessing speaking skills in GCSE modern foreign languages.
Prime Minister and Education Secretary congratulate pupils on GCSE results as more than a fifth of all entries achieve grade 7 or above
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Third consecutive increase in EBacc subject entries as modern foreign languages rise
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Ofqual confirms revisions to performance rules for music and dance GCSE, AS and A levels
Exam boards given the opportunity for innovation as Ofqual announces programming skills will be assessed by exam.
HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman discusses science education and the quest for knowledge.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector talks about a values-rich society. The subject of the conference was 'A values anchor in stormy seas'.
Statement by Minister of State for Schools Nick Gibb about GCSE, AS and A level subject content for teaching from September 2017.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Written ministerial statement by Schools Minister Nick Gibb about reformed History of Art AS and A level subject content.
Written ministerial statement on final subject content for further GCSE and AS and A level subjects.
Qualification developed with industry experts, ensuring students are equipped with the skills employers need.
Written ministerial statement by Schools Minister Nick Gibb on revised design and technology GCSE content.
Written ministerial statement on revised subject content for AS and A levels in geology and politics, and GCSE short course in PE.
16-year-olds taught to apply business-backed maths knowledge, including working out interest rates and profit margins.
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