Why revise specifications?

Specification content and assessment must reflect the needs of learners and the society, economy and environment in which they live and work. Our aim is to provide teachers, lecturers and tutors with top-class qualifications that are refreshingly relevant, stimulating and rewarding for their learners.

 

When will the revised specifications be introduced?

Revised GCE specifications are now in centres for first teaching from September 2008.

Revised GCSE specifications are now in centres for first teaching from September 2009.

Additional programmes are now underway in relation to GCE Applied and functionality in revised GCSEs.

 

Who will develop the revised specifications?

The GCE and GCSE revision process will involve several stages of consultation with teachers/lecturers, employers and higher education. These groups will help subject specialists write the specifications and support resources.