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GCSE and A Level reform

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      Latest news on GCSE and A Level reform

      Reformed qualifications for first teaching in September 2015-2017

      We have been accredited by Ofqual for all of our reformed qualifications for first teaching from September 2017. You can find out more using the qualification links below.

      Reform timeline

      1. September 2015

        GCSE

        English Language, English Literature, Maths

        AS and A Level

        Art and Design, Biology A, Biology B, Business, Chemistry A, Chemistry B, Computer Science, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, History A, Physics A, Physics B, Psychology, Sociology

        Core Maths

        Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) and Quantitative Reasoning (MEI)

      2. September 2016

        GCSE

        Art and Design, Biology A, Biology B, Chemistry A, Chemistry B, Citizenship Studies, Classical Greek, Combined Science A, Combined Science B, Computer Science, Drama, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Geography A, Geography B, History A, History B, Latin, Music, Physical Education, Physics A, Physics B, Religious Studies

        AS and A Level

        Classical Greek, Drama and Theatre, Geography, Latin, Music, Physical Education, Religious Studies

      3. September 2017

        GCSE

        Ancient History, Business, Classical Civilisation, Design and Technology, Economics, Media Studies, Psychology

        AS and A Level

        Ancient History, Classical Civilisation, Design and Technology, Further Mathematics A, Further Mathematics B (MEI), Film Studies, Geology, Law, Mathematics A, Mathematics B (MEI), Media Studies

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