Consultation outcome

GCSEs, AS and A levels: new subjects to be taught in 2016

• From: Ofqual
• Published: 25 September 2014
• Last updated: 12 February 2015 — See all updates

Applies to England

This consultation has concluded

Read the full outcome

An analysis of consultation responses: developing new GCSE, A level and AS qualifications for first teaching in 2016 (Parts 2 and 3)

Ref: Ofqual/15/5616

PDF, 1.66 MB, 88 pages

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Confirmed Assessment Arrangements for Reformed GCSE, AS and A level Qualifications (Parts 2 and 3)

Ref: Ofqual/15/5608

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Developing New GCSE, A Level and AS Qualifications for First Teaching in 2016 (Parts 2 and 3): Equality Analysis Report

Ref: Ofqual/15/5617

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Developing New GCSEs, A Levels and AS Qualifications for First Teaching in 2016 (Parts 2 and 3): Regulatory Impact Assessment

Ref: Ofqual/15/5607

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Detail of outcome

These decisions reflect the subject content requirements published by DfE.

Visit the assessment objectives for new GCSEs, AS and A levels page for more detailed information about the decisions.

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Original consultation

Summary

New subjects are: citizenship studies, cooking and nutrition, design and technology, and drama for GCSE; drama and theatre AS and A level.

This consultation ran from
9:30am on 25 September 2014 to 11:45pm on 19 November 2014

Consultation description

This is a consultation about developing new GCSE, A and AS level qualifications that will be taught for the first time in September 2016. This is part of Ofqual’s work supporting the government’s changes to GCSE, AS and A levels.

We’re consulting on changes to the following subjects, which will be taught from the start of the 2016 school year:

GCSEs

• citizenship studies
• cooking and nutrition
• design and technology
• drama

A level and AS qualifications

• Drama and theatre

Consultation events

We’re running consultation events to give you the chance to learn more about the proposed changes. See a list of dates and how to book for each subject event.

Documents

Developing new GCSEs, A levels and AS qualifications for first teaching in 2016 − Part 2

Ref: Ofqual/14/5520

PDF, 550 KB, 57 pages

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Published 25 September 2014
Last updated 12 February 2015 + show all updates

1. 12 February 2015

   Outcome documents published

2. 25 September 2014

   First published.