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The future for GCSEs - structure, content and implementation

November 2013


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Format: DOWNLOADABLE PDF


Following Government's announcement of the content for reformed GCSEs, to be taught in England from 2015, and Ofqual's publication of design details for the qualifications, this seminar brought together stakeholders - including school leaders, teaching unions, publishers, local authorities, awarding bodies - to discuss implementation issues for the new examinations. Delegates discussed the new format and structure of the exams, including reducing tiering and coursework, and moving to a linear format; the proposed move to a numerical grading system; the potential impact of the reforms on the teaching and assessment of non-core, creative or practical subjects; and the implications of the reforms for accessibility of subjects at Key Stage 4.


This on-demand pack includes

  • A full video recording of the conference as it took place, with all presentations, Q&A sessions, and remarks from chairs
  • An automated transcript of the conference
  • Copies of the slides used to accompany speaker presentations (subject to permission
  • Access to on-the-day materials, including speaker biographies, attendee lists and the agenda