http://www.ccea.org.uk The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) was established on 1 April 1994 and is a non-departmental public body reporting to the Department of Education in Northern Ireland. CCEA is a unique educational body in the UK, bringing together the three areas of curriculum, examinations and assessment. en-gb CCEA 2013 http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2013/press_210513.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2013/press_210513.asp Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT A suite of digital learning resources highlighting the life and legacy of the iconic figure of Colm Cille have been... http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2013/press_210513_celebrating.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2013/press_210513_celebrating.asp Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Over twenty students attended the CCEA Celebrating Achievement awards ceremony at the Island Arts Centre in Lisburn yesterday... http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2013/press_200513.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2013/press_200513.asp Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT CCEA has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Education on arrangements for A levels in Northern Ireland. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/100513.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/100513.asp Thur, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT As part of the Review of GCSE and A level qualifications, CCEA Accreditation in conjunction with Queen's University Belfast School of Education... http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/160413.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/160413.asp Tue, 16 April 2013 12:00:00 GMT Electronic copies of GCSE Single and Double Award Science results for the March 2013 exam series will be available for centres to download from the A2C Migration Application on Wednesday 17 April 2013. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/090413.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/090413.asp Tue, 09 April 2013 12:00:00 GMT Views are now being sought on the future of GCSEs and A levels in Northern Ireland. A survey to gather feedback on options for the future of these important qualifications is now live on the CCEA website. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/190313_literacy.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/190313_literacy.asp Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT An error has been found in the standardised scores for the NILA Literacy computer-based assessment provided by Tribal Group. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/190313.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/190313.asp Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT Electronic copies of results for the January 2013 exam series will be available for centres to download from the A2C Migration Application on Wednesday 20 March 2013. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/130313.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/130313.asp Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT This communication is intended to provide clarification in response to recent queries which primary schools have raised with CCEA. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/080313.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/080313.asp Fri, 8 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT The All Ireland Scholarship Scheme which is funded by JP McManus provides financial support to high achieving students from challenging economic backgrounds. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/050313.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/050313.asp Tues, 5 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT GCE and GCSE electronic copies of results for the January 2013 exam series will be available for centres to download from the A2C Migration Application on Wednesday 06 March 2013. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/220213.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/220213.asp Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT The newly appointed Chairman of CCEA, Trevor Carson, has written to all schools and colleges. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/200213.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/200213.asp Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT We will be holding information seminars for 11 NEW specifications at the end of February and through March 2013. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2013/press_150213.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2013/press_150213.asp Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT From the end of February through to the middle of March consultation events are taking place to discuss the future of GCSE and A level qualifications in Northern Ireland. All interested parties are welcome to attend. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/010213.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/010213.asp Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT On Wednesday 30 January 2013 the Department of Education announced the appointment of a Chair and seven new members to the CCEA Council. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/170113_survey.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/170113_survey.asp Thur, 17 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT Thank you to everyone who has so far completed the online survey to have your say on the future of GCSEs and A levels in Northern Ireland. We are seeking views from across the community on these important qualifications and would encourage you to fill in the online survey if you have not already done so. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/170113_weather.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2013/170113_weather.asp Thur, 17 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT In the event of weather conditions worsening, preventing some candidates from attending their centre for examinations, CCEA has outlined the following options. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2013/press_110113.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2013/press_110113.asp Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT Visitors to the Ulster Museum will get a glimpse of the future stars of the Northern Ireland arts scene when they take in the CCEA True Colours exhibition during January and February. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2012/press_211212.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2012/press_211212.asp Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT CCEA Celebrating Excellence event returned yesterday at the Island Arts Centre in Lisburn. The GCE Celebrating Excellence award ceremony recognises those students who have achieved top marks in CCEAs summer 2012 A level examinations. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/181212.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/181212.asp Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT From Monday 10th December 2012, Avcowill no longer be providing the A2C Helpline to support centres in the use of the A2C Migration Application for the submission of entries, amendments and forecast grades and for the receipt of results files. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/291112.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/291112.asp Thur, 29 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT Earlier this month CCEA won a GOLD award at the ELearning Awards Ceremony in London. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/191112.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/191112.asp Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT A review of the future of GCSEs and A levels in Northern Ireland gets underway today with the publication of an online survey seeking views from across the community on these important qualifications. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/261012p.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/261012.asp Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT During the autumn term primary schools across Northern Ireland have been undertaking Computer Based Assessments in numeracy and literacy. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/161012p.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/161012.asp Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment has appointed Richard Hanna as Interim Chief Executive. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/101012_top.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/101012_top.asp Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT CCEAs top-performing students at GCSE and GCE level. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/101012.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/101012.asp Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT At the beginning of September the Minister for Education asked the Regulator to look into concerns expressed by some schools here regarding the summer 2012 GCSE English grades. He asked that CCEA report to him on any issues with the subject awards that might have impacted adversely on GCSE students here. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/051012.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/051012.asp Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT Over the past two weeks a number of primary schools have contacted us to report that they are experiencing technical difficulties which are affecting their pupils when completing Computer-Based Assessments in Literacy and Numeracy. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/310812.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/310812.asp Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT The Minister for Education has asked the qualifications Regulator here to look into concerns that centres in Northern Ireland have in relation to their GCSE English results. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/300812.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/300812.asp Thur, 30 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT In the past few weeks, students in Northern Ireland have received their long-awaited GCSE and GCE results. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2012/press_220812.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2012/press_220812.asp Thur, 23 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT Figures released today by the Joint Council for Qualifications show that Northern Ireland pupils continue to perform well at GCSE. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2012/press_160812.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2012/press_160812.asp Thur, 16 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT More Northern Ireland students than ever are achieving grades in A level examinations. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/150812.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/150812.asp Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT As students across Northern Ireland wait to receive their GCE and GCSE results, CCEAs Head of Accreditation, Roger McCune MBE, explains how each year a cast of thousands ensures courses are developed, papers set and grades awarded. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2012/press_130812.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2012/press_130812.asp Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) has set up a dedicated examinations helpline which offers advice and guidance for the thousands of students who are expecting their A-Level and GCSE results over the next fortnight. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/190612.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/190612.asp Tues, 19 June 2012 12:00:00 GMT On Saturday 16 June 2012 the list of local people named on this years Queens Birthday Honours list was released. It is with great pleasure that we can announce that Roger McCune, Head of Accreditation at CCEA has been made a MBE for his services to education in Northern Ireland. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2012/press_190612.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2012/press_190612.asp Tues, 19 June 2012 12:00:00 GMT There was a nervous excitement amongst the pupils attending the CCEA STEM Innovation event at Riddell Hall, Queens University. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/290512.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/290512.asp Tues, 29 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Following CCEAs communication to centres in England informing them of our intention to withdraw from offering exams there, the support helpline set up to answer queries has been extended until Friday 1 June 2012. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/210512.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/210512.asp Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT CCEA has now written to all examination centres in England to inform them of our decison to begin a phased withdrawal of the qualifications we offer there. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2012/press_080512.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2012/press_080512.asp Tue, 08 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT More than twenty of Northern Irelands most promising students picked up awards at the CCEA Celebrating Achievement event at Lisburn Civic Centre yesterday. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/080512.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/080512.asp Tue, 08 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT During the forthcoming Summer 2012 examination series CCEA will be providing an out of hours Examinations Emergency Helpline for examination centres. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/230412.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/230412.asp Mon, 23 April 2012 12:00:00 GMT The All Ireland Scholarship Scheme which is funded by JP McManus provides financial support to high achieving students from challenging economic backgrounds. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2012/press_140312.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2012/press_140312.asp Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT Top GCSE students celebrate success at CCEA awards ceremony. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/050312.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/050312.asp Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT The results for the January 2012 examinations series will be available to candidates from Thursday 8 March 2012. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/280212.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/280212.asp Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT In the run up to the London 2012 Games, CCEA has developed a new online thematic unit for Key Stages 2 and 3. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/240212.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/240212.asp Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT Ofqual has indicated that work is to be undertaken to strengthen the assessment arrangements in some GCSE subjects in England. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/090212_emoderation.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/090212_emoderation.asp Thur, 9 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT An eModeration microsite is now live on the CCEA website. This area will be an essential resource for centres to keep them informed of eModeration developments and to provide a central place to locate all required information and materials. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/090212_a2c.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/090212_a2c.asp Thur, 9 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT The A2C project is designed to improve the system for sharing and exchanging examination related data between Awarding Bodies and Centres. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/090212_celebrating_achievement.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/090212_celebrating_achievement.asp Thur, 9 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT Find out how to nominate learners who took CCEA Key Skills, Essential Skills, CoPE, Occupational Studies or QCF qualifications during 2011. Nominations must be received by Friday 24 February. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/160112.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/160112.asp Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT The Department of Education in Northern Ireland has undertaken a consultation in relation to potential changes to the nature of GCSEs in Northern Ireland. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/110112.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/110112.asp Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT Access information on the November 2011 Examinations series... http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/050112.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2012/050112.asp Thur, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT CCEA’s Examinations Emergency Helpline will be in operation again during the January and February 2012 examination series... http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/251211.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/251211.asp Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT We hope you all have a restful Christmas and a joyful New Year... http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_211211.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_211211.asp Thur, 22 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT Celebrating Excellence event returned yesterday at the Island Arts Centre in Lisburn. The GCE Celebrating Excellence award ceremony recognises those students who have achieved top marks in CCEAs summer 2011 A level examinations. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/191211.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/191211.asp Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT To show our commitment to improving customer service, we recently carried out our eleventh annual Customer Survey. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/141211.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/141211.asp Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT Update for Primary School Principals... http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/071211_celebrating_excellence.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/071211_celebrating_excellence.asp Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT Coming soon, Awards ceremony for CCEAs GCE top candidates... http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/071211_true_colours.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/071211_true_colours.asp Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT Outstanding artwork by young artists and designers in Northern Ireland... http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/071211.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/071211.asp Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT Pupils find out about local men and women who made strides in the areas of STEM... http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_061211.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_061211.asp Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT A new generation of film-makers in the spotlight... http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/141111.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/141111.asp Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT The third edition of the Qualifications Can Cross Boundaries leaflet has now been published. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/041111.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/041111.asp Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT On Monday 31 October the qualifications regulators published an interim report on this summers exam paper errors. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/011111.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/011111.asp Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT Feedback from students who received their A level results online last summer shows that more than 90% of those surveyed found the system user friendly and easy to access. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_281011.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_281011.asp Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT Learning about politics is about to get interactive with the launch of the Northern Ireland Assembly Education Services website. The new site is packed full of new and creative ways for children and young people to learn about the work of the Assembly. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_271011.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_271011.asp Thur, 27 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT It was the turn of teachers this week to be taught something new. Almost 60 teachers visited the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland to gain an insight into the unique historical and current records handled at their new location in Belfasts Titanic Quarter. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/071011.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/071011.asp Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT The regulatory partners in England (Ofqual) Wales (DfES) and Northern Ireland (CCEA) have published an independent report into the introduction of controlled assessment within GCSEs. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/061011.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/061011.asp Thur, 06 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT CCEAs top-performing students at GCSE and GCE level. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/031011.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/031011.asp Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT On Friday 23 September, the STEM Heroes project was launched. This project is open to Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils across Northern Ireland and follows on from the 'Norn Iron's Ordinary Heroes' comic, which has been a great success. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/300911.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/300911.asp Fri, 30 Sept 2011 12:00:00 GMT The exams regulators for England (Ofqual), Wales (DfES) and Northern Ireland (CCEA) today publish independent research into the use of statistical predictions to support the A level awarding process. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/150911.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/150911.asp Fri, 16 Sept 2011 12:00:00 GMT During the summer 2011 examination series, two CCEA examinations papers each contained one error. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_250811.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_250811.asp Thur, 25 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) has published details of the Northern Ireland GCSE examination results on behalf of all the awarding bodies operating in Northern Ireland. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/220811.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/220811.asp Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT On Thursday 18 August Anne Marie Duffy, CCEA's Director of Qualifications, visited the Belfast Boys' Model School in North Belfast. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_180811.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_180811.asp Thur, 18 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT Students in Northern Ireland are increasingly opting for A Levels with entries reaching a record high of 32,582 this year. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/150811.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/150811.asp Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT The run-up to the issue of GCE and GCSE results can be an anxious time. At CCEA we're working hard to ensure that you receive the results that your hard work deserves. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_110811.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_110811.asp Thur, 11 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT CCEA has set up a dedicated examinations helpline which offers advice and guidance for the thousands of students who are expecting their GCE and GCSE results over the next fortnight. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/280711.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/280711.asp Thur, 28 July 2011 12:00:00 GMT Charges for the academic year 2011/12 will be published in the Qualifications Administration Handbook which will be available online from 1 September 2011. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/260711.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/260711.asp Wed, 27 July 2011 12:00:00 GMT Arrangements for the issue of GCE and GCSE results for students in Northern Ireland are as follows: http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/140711.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/140711.asp Thur, 14 July 2011 12:00:00 GMT A meeting of the Joint Council for Qualifications took place on Wednesday 13 July as the awarding bodies continue to monitor and manage the impact of a number of errors which occurred in this years examinations papers. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/080711.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/080711.asp Fri, 8 July 2011 12:00:00 GMT Dear Customers, please note from Friday 8th until Monday 11th July 2011 www.ccea.org.uk is undergoing maintenance. The website can still be accessed via www.rewardinglearning.org.uk. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/210611_window.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/210611_window.asp Tue, 21 June 2011 12:00:00 GMT CCEAs Curriculum and Assessment SEN Development team have produced a collection of short videos, entitled A Window on Special. These give a snapshot of the educational experiences of children and young people in Special Schools around Northern Ireland. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/210611_quest.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/210611_quest.asp Tue, 21 June 2011 12:00:00 GMT In June CCEA delivered training to 15 teachers/officers from the Specialist Schools and Academies in England. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/160611.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/160611.asp Thur, 16 June 2011 12:00:00 GMT A number of support events recently took place for CCEA GCE and GCSE Home Economics specifications. CCEA hosted the events in partnership with the British Nutrition Foundation. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/100611.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/100611.asp Thur, 09 June 2011 12:00:00 GMT In light of significant media coverage in recent weeks concerning errors in examinations papers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland we feel it is important to clarify the situation with CCEA papers. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/070611_stem.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/070611_stem.asp Tue, 07 June 2011 12:00:00 GMT The Curriculum and Assessment Development team at CCEA has recently produced a comic book series for Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils. The comics teach students about the extraordinary achievements of some of Northern Ireland's unsung heroes in the areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/070611_sen.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/070611_sen.asp Tue, 07 June 2011 12:00:00 GMT In May CCEA Regulator held a conference on Special Educational Needs (SEN) at Hilton Hotel, Templepatrick. The conference focused on qualifications provision for 14-19 year olds with SEN. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/180511.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/180511.asp Fri, 20 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT CCEA, on behalf of the Department of Employment and Learning (DEL), has supported the Recognition of Employer Training Programme (RETP) to help employers ensure that bespoke training leads to nationally recognised qualifications. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/100511.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/100511.asp Wed, 11 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT BT has launched the 2012 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition and committed to a further three years as the organiser and sponsor. BT will invest over £1.7 million over three years in the event, which has become the largest of its kind in Europe since BT became involved 12 years ago. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_310311.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_310311.asp Thur, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT More than twenty of Northern Irelands most promising students picked up awards at the CCEA Celebrating Achievement event at Lisburn Civic Centre yesterday. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/280311.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/280311.asp Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT WorldSkills London 2011, considered to be the skills olympics, is a UK wide celebration of skills, inspiring young people to think more about vocational training and careers. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/240311.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/240311.asp Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT We are pleased to announce that our GCSE Single Award Science specifications has been accredited by the Regulatory Authorities. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/220311.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/220311.asp Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT The third level scholarship scheme, funded by the Trustees of the JP McManus Charitable Foundation, and administered jointly by DE and DEL, is available once again for 2011. The scheme provides financial assistance to top-performing students from low-income households. Each scholarship is worth £5,500 per academic year. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_140311.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_140311.asp Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT Teachers from across Northern Ireland visited the new Belfast Boys Model School site and the Ulster Museum this week. It is not that they want a career change, they were there as part of CCEAs Teacher Insight Visits programme, which supports the Learning for Life and Work area of the curriculum. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/090311.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/090311.asp Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT We are pleased to announce that our GCSE Physics and GCSE Chemistry Specifications have been accredited by the Regulatory Authorities. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/080311.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/080311.asp Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT The results for the January 2011 examinations series will be issued to centres on Wednesday 9 March 2011, for issue to candidates on Thursday 10 March 2011. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_160211.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_160211.asp Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT Lisburn Civic Centre was packed with talent on Friday when The Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) held an awards ceremony in honour of the top achieving GCSE students from the summer 2010 examinations. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/090211.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/090211.asp Thur, 10 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT I am writing to you in relation to the recent publication of Ofqual reports which looked into the processes and procedures around CCEA examinations. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_200111_stem.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_200111_stem.asp Thur, 20 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) yesterday launched its exciting new STEMWorks website with the help of Belfast-born Steve Myers, Director at world-renowned CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, and Education Minister Caitriona Ruane. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_200111.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2011/press_200111.asp Thur, 20 Jan 2011 11:00:00 GMT Staff at CCEA were deeply saddened to learn that our Chairman, Mr David McKee, passed away at his home in Omagh, County Tyrone on 13th January 2011. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/140111.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/140111.asp Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT Staff at CCEA were deeply saddened to learn that our Chairman, Mr David McKee, passed away at his home in Omagh, County Tyrone on 13th January 2011. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/070111.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/070111.asp Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT With the winter examinations season now underway it is important that examination room rules are adhered too.... http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/060111.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2011/060111.asp Thur, 06 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT We are aware that recent weather conditions have affected schools and colleges and understand the concern this... http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_221210.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_221210.asp Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT Celebrating Excellence was the theme of the day at Lisburn Civic Centre for students who achieved top marks in their GCE A-level subjects. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_091210.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_091210.asp Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT CCEA's ever-popular Art and Design exhibition returns again this year with a showcase of colour and talent. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/061210.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/061210.asp Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT Due to poor weather conditions the following events have been cancelled http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_021210.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_021210.asp Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT Local students scooped top film awards in Derry/Londonderry and Belfast at the annual Foyle Film Festival CCEA Moving Image Arts Awards Showcase sponsored by City of Derry Crystal. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/151110.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/151110.asp Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT This week CCEA published Offering Qualification Choice and Flexibility to Help You Meet the Entitlement Framework. This provides information about how we are expanding our portfolio of qualifications to help meet the needs of the Entitlement Framework. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/121110.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/121110.asp Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT CCEA's brand new STEMWorks website was introduced by the Minister of Education at the launch of the popular BT Young Scientist event at Stormont on Wednesday 10 November. Education Manager Melanie Mulligan exhibited at the event, showcasing the interactive STEM site to visitors and pupils from schools across Northern Ireland. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/021110.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/021110.asp Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT CCEA's Primary ICT Accreditation Scheme Website has been updated to include lots of new information, including examples of pupils' ICT work, and materials to support schools - from Case Studies to Technical and Software Support. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_201010.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_201010.asp Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT Yesterday the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA), in conjunction with the Engineering Training Council (ETC), hosted an information day for teachers from schools throughout Northern Ireland at the world-renowned Denroy Plastics Limited. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/221010.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/221010.asp Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT In 2008 The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) highlighted a need for further information about the place of content in a skills-infused curriculum, for example in the Area of Learning The World Around Us. This Area of Learning comprises the subjects of geography, history and science and technology. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/111010_topcandidates.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/111010_topcandidates.asp Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT CCEAs top-performing students at GCSE and GCE level http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/060910.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/060910.asp Mon, 13 Sept 2010 12:00:00 GMT CCEAs latest Continuing Professional Development course for teachers - Assessing Cross-Curricular Skills at Key Stage 3 - has been voted a big success by participating teachers. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/070910.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/070910.asp Tue, 7 Sept 2010 12:00:00 GMT Topic Tracker is a free resource designed to improve and introduce innovative support for GCSE Mathematics. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_240810.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_240810.asp Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) publishes Northern Ireland GCSE examination performance figures on behalf of all the awarding bodies operating in Northern Ireland. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_230810.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_230810.asp Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT On Friday 20th August CCEA became aware that incorrect marks were awarded in the multiple choice section of an A2 Chemistry paper. This meant that 151 students from 41 schools and colleges received lower grades than they should have. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_190810.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_190810.asp Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT A-Level students in Northern Ireland continue to perform at the highest levels as the new A* grade is successfully introduced. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_120810.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_120810.asp Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) has set up a dedicated examinations helpline which offers advice and guidance for the thousands of students who are expecting their A-Level and GCSE results over the next fortnight. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/100810.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/100810.asp Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT The third level scholarship scheme, funded by the Trustees of the JP McManus Charitable Foundation, and administered jointly by DE and DEL, is available once again for 2010. The scheme provides financial assistance to top-performing students from low-income households. Each scholarship is worth £5,500 per academic year. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/140710.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/140710.asp Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is a new way of recognising achievement across Northern Ireland, England and Wales. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/070710.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/070710.asp Wed, 7 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT Collaboration between experts from across Ireland and Scotland will deliver a new range of innovative Irish Medium educational resources. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/020710.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/020710.asp Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT Results of GCE A/AS examinations will be available to centres on Wednesday 18 August 2010 for distribution to candidateson Thursday 19 August 2010. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/280610.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/280610.asp Mon, 28 June 2010 12:00:00 GMT Acting Chief Executive Neil Anderson has left CCEA after 10 years to take up a new post. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_210610.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_210610.asp Wed, 23 June 2010 12:00:00 GMT Post-primary students were treated to a multi-sensory experience at Further Education Colleges across NI as they got a taste of working life. Students experienced a variety of careers, from forensics to music recording, during the 'Taste and See' event organised by CCEA. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_170610.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_170610.asp Wed, 23 June 2010 12:00:00 GMT More than 50 education professionals learned about the importance of e-assessment yesterday as they attended an information seminar at the Hilton, Templepatrick. The event was organised by CCEA, the Northern Ireland regulator for all non-vocational qualifications including Essential Skills. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_120510.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_120510.asp Tue, 18 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT As thousands of young people across Northern Ireland begin their summer examinations this week, Anne Marie Duffy, Director of Qualifications of the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment has issued her best wishes to students. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_290410.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_290410.asp Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT Over thirty students attended CCEAs Celebrating Achievement event to pick up their award in skills-based, work-related and lifelong learning qualifications. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_260410.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_260410.asp Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT Students from schools across Northern Ireland and beyond were rewarded for their outstanding performance in CCEAs 2009 GCSE examination series at CCEAss Celebrating Excellence event. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/240410.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/240410.asp Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT The ICT for Education Conference 2010 in Belfast, being held on Friday 4th June at the Hilton Belfast Hotel, will field an impressive line up of speakers addressing the issues facing those responsible for using ICT to achieve the highest educational standards and most effective educational environment in UK schools. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_090410.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_090410.asp Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT Northern Irelands first Financial Education conference, Talk About Money, took place at the Ramada Hotel, Belfast. Hosted by local actress Nuala McKeever, and with keynote speakers from the world of Finance and Education, the Talk About Money conference did just what it promised. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/310310.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/310310.asp Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT The young men and women listed below are CCEAs top-performing students in the Summer 2009 GCSE examinations. Given the exceptional examinations performance of Northern Ireland when compared to other regions this undoubtedly places our Top Candidates as some of the highest performing students in the United Kingdom. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_180210.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_180210.asp Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT Last week teachers visited the Northern Bank and the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland as part of the CCEA Teacher Insight Visits programme that supports the Learning for Life and Work area of the curriculum. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/170210.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/170210.asp Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT This summer sees the first awards for the new 4-unit GCE specifications in nearly all subjects. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/120210.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/120210.asp Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT CCEA's latest course for teachers has been voted a big success by participating teachers... http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/support/spec-changes/gcse/draft_gcse_specs.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/support/spec-changes/gcse/draft_gcse_specs.asp Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT Click here to view the accredited GCSE 2010 Specifications. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/050210.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/050210.asp Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT Score is an annual showcase of some of the best performances by learners entered for our GCSE and GCE Music examinations. At Score, some of the best and most interesting music from schools is performed, enjoyed and celebrated at a national level. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_200110.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2010/press_200110.asp Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT 2010 is the most prestigious year yet for CCEAs long-standing art and design exhibition 'true colours' as it makes its debut in the Baby Grand this week. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2009/press_231209.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2009/press_231209.asp Fri, 8 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT Celebrating Excellence was the theme of the day at Lisburn Civic Centre for forty students who achieved top marks in their GCE A-level subjects. To commend the hard work of Northern Irelands brightest students CCEA hosted a memorable ceremony for students, their proud family and teachers. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/080110.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2010/080110.asp Fri, 8 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT January examinations series is now underway and in light of the recent extreme weather conditions and the forecast ongoing difficulties we wish to issue the following points of information. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/181209_ca.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/181209_ca.asp Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT A one stop shop for all your Controlled Assessment needs - making the change to Controlled Assessment easy. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/231109_timetable.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/231109_timetable.asp Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT There have been changes made to the previously published GCSE timetable for May/June 2010. The changes relate to GCSE English. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/061109_incas.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/061109_incas.asp Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Substitute Cover for affected schools. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/291009_cem_incas.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/291009_cem_incas.asp Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT RE: InCAS Standardised Scores Feedback. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/281009_incas_principal.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/281009_incas_principal.asp Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT RE: InCAS Standardised Scores Feedback. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/281009_incas.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/281009_incas.asp Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT InCAS Assessments. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/281009.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/281009.asp Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT All operations in relation to CCEA services are continuing unaffected. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/231009_true_colours.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/231009_true_colours.asp Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT The true colours exhibition, is a unique and exciting display of the outstanding artwork being produced in Northern Ireland's schools and colleges by the brightest young artists and designers. The exhibition displays the best and most interesting work of almost 80 local students, produced for CCEA's summer 2009 GCE A2/AS and GCSE level examinations. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/151009_incas_issue.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/151009_incas_issue.asp Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT InCAS Assessments are tests taken by pupils in Years 4-7 at the beginning of the school year which inform teaching and learning throughout the rest of the year. Following the delivery of these assessments in September, a small number of schools informed CCEA that their scores for General Maths were not as they had expected. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/061009_topcandidates.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/061009_topcandidates.asp Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT The young men and women listed below are CCEA's top-performing students in the Summer 2009 GCE and GSCE examinations. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/061009.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/061009.asp Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT CCEA is dedicated to the continuous monitoring and improvement of our services. In light of this we have recently developed a new Examinations Officers (EO) secure login for centres. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/250909.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/250909.asp Fri, 25 Sept 2009 12:00:00 GMT Incorrect information issued by AQA. AQA has recently written to all schools in Northern Ireland stating that CCEA has withdrawn its Learning for Life and Work qualification. Please be advised that this information issued by AQA is incorrect. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/140909.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/140909.asp Mon, 14 Sept 2009 12:00:00 GMT The NI curriculum website is getting a fresh look for the new school year. The new site is easier to navigate and highlights resources and guidance to help teachers deliver the curriculum, assessment and reporting arrangements. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2009/press_260809.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2009/press_260809.asp Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT CCEA has published GCSE performance figures. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2009/press_200809.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2009/press_200809.asp Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT Record numbers sit A Levels in Northern Ireland this year. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/250609.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/250609.asp Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT Arrangements for the issue of GCE and GCSE results, for centres in Northern Ireland only, are as follows: http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/ias/index.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/ias/index.asp Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT The new ICT Accreditation Scheme is now open for registration. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/190609.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/190609.asp Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT A draft version of the ESA accounting policies for the financial year 2009/10 have been agreed with the Department of Education, and are now available to view online. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2009/press_170609.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/press/2009/press_170609.asp Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT CCEA today launched a web based resource to support primary teachers in developing and integrating language teaching in the classroom as part of the NI Curriculum. http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/020509.asp http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/newsroom/2009/020509.asp Fri, 1 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT CCEA are undertaking a consultation on for GCSE Science subjects and GCE Mathematics.