Reforms to GCSEs and A levels from September 2015

Teachers will be aware of the reforms to GCSEs and A levels, from September 2015, including English and Mathematics GCSEs. Further subjects will be implemented in 2016 and 2017.

A visual timeline is available here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/timeline-of-changes-to-gcses-as-and-a-levels

Awarding Organisations have published their accredited specifications for reformed subjects taught from 2015. A list of accredited specifications is available here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-gcses-as-and-a-levels-accredited-to-be-taught-from-2015

Awarding Organisations have also published a range of materials to support schools and colleges, and are hosting seminars for subject teachers. Further support is available from the key subject associations.

We are keen to support teachers in preparing for the new qualifications, and we know that this will include conversations with parents. To help teachers explain the reforms, we have now produced these slides.