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The English national curriculum means children in different schools (at primary and secondary level) study the same subjects to similar standards - it's split into key stages with tests
The ‘basic’ school curriculum includes the ‘national curriculum’, as well…
Compulsory national curriculum subjects at primary school are: English…
Key stage 3 Compulsory national curriculum subjects are: English maths…
Children might also need to study relationships, sex and health education,…
Subject matter specialists provide invaluable advice to Ofqual as we carry out our role in regulating qualifications. Find out how to apply to be one.
Employment Tribunal decision.
An Ofsted subject report on the quality of science education in primary and secondary schools in England.
Documents for schools about GCSE content.
An analysis of the effect that revised GCSE and A level subject content will have on specific protected groups of people.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The incentive is backed by £200 million investment to support schools and colleges attract and retain the excellent teachers they need in vital subjects.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Immigration staff guidance about British subjects and how to consider applications to acquire that status.
Subject content and assessment arrangements for students taking qualifications in the academic year 2022 to 2023.
An Ofsted subject report on the quality of English in primary and secondary schools in England.
A table setting out the specific subjects in which qualifications are being reformed to meet the requirements set by each regulator.
Documents for schools about GCE AS and A level subject content for teaching from 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
An introduction to Ofqual's inter-subject comparability research.
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