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  • Delivery of GCSE’s in 2020/21 - Food and Nutrition, Government and Politics, Health and Social Care, Religious Studies and Statistics

    Topics:
    • Curriculum and learning, 
    • Curriculum and assessment

    Date published: 6 November 2020

    The Minister has agreed  a range of adaptations to the following five GCSEs: Food and Nutrition, Government and Politics, Health and Social Care, Religious Studies and Statistics.  The changes will reduce the number of examinations candidates are required to take and reduce the assessment burden significantly.  Details of the adaptations to each qualification are set out in the Minister’s letter to schools.

    Documents

    • Letter to Schools - Five GCSE QualificationsAdobe PDF (52.43 KB)
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