GCSEs (first teaching from 2010)

GCSE English, ICT and Maths are being redeveloped to a different timescale to the majority of other GCSEs.

From 2010, English, ICT and Maths will include Functional Skills. The relationship between the GCSE and Functional Skills will be evaluated throughout the pilot phase (September 2007 to September 2010).

When the revised qualifications for English, ICT and Maths are introduced in September 2010 we expect a Level 2 pass in Functional Skills to be a requirement for GCSEs in these subjects, at grade C or above.