DfE consults on progress 8 with new science ‘slots’ 23/02/2026 The DfE is seeking views on proposals to improve Key Stage 4 performance measures covering GCSEs and Technical Awards.
Curriculum and Assessment Review recommends reduction in exams 05/11/2025 The final report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review has made its recommendations.
White Paper: V Levels and new post-16 English and maths GCSEs 21/10/2025 The Government has announced new ‘V Levels’ to sit alongside A Levels and T Levels as part of a major reform of post-16 education.
Education Committee says AGQs must remain a long-term option 24/09/2025 The Education Select Committee has recommended that the government retains Applied General Qualifications.
Results trends 2025: GCSEs 22/08/2025 More than 5.6 million GCSE results were issued to students in England this summer in 133 different qualifications.
Results trends 2025: VTQs 22/08/2025 Alongside GCSEs and A Levels, hundreds of thousands of results were also issued for Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQs).
Results trends 2025: A Levels 15/08/2025 More than 814,000 A Level results were issued to students in England this summer.
Youth panel leads on recommendations for education reform 09/07/2025 A group of youth representatives has called for learning that is more relevant to modern life.
Skills England will shape national plan for skills 03/06/2025 The functions of the former Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education have now transferred to Skills England.
Maths A Level entries continue to rise 02/06/2025 The latest exam entry figures for summer 2025 show that Maths continues to grow in popularity.