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Could a broader mix of languages halt the decline of MFL?

GCSE entries data shows a big rise in ‘other modern languages’ – prompting calls for government to support schools to meet growing demand for qualifications in students’ home languages.

AQA apologises for mistake in ‘all versions’ of GCSE science paper

In correspondence seen by Tes, England’s largest exam board tells exams officers it has reported the issue to Ofqual and will ensure no students are disadvantaged.

Technical issues halt marking of GCSE maths paper

Pearson Edexcel says marking has now resumed and there has been no impact on its ‘accuracy or integrity’, after issues emerged last night.

Students without English GCSE ‘to be locked out of loans’

DfE reportedly considering introducing minimum entry standard, potentially blocking tens of thousands of applicants from accessing student finance.

Students could be required to pass GCSE English to access university loans

University students would face minimum grade requirements to qualify for student loans in England under proposals that could in effect bar thousands of young people from higher education.

Cambridge OCR has called for a Natural History GCSE “that gives young people of all backgrounds access to the benefits of nature”, as the Department for Education launches a consultation on the content of the new qualification.

In a landmark moment for education, young people will soon be able to grow the knowledge and skills they need for future careers shaped by science, technology and environmental change, as the new Natural History GCSE is one step closer to being taught in classrooms.

GCSE natural history: what schools need to know

Pupils will learn how to identify plants, animals and fungi, as well as learn about climate change and habitats, under subject content proposals for the new natural history GCSE.

Natural history GCSE finally gets go-ahead

Landmark qualification to be made available in schools years after its initial target start date, with content to be decided after a 12-week consultation.

Natural history GCSE to teach teenagers to plant wildflower-friendly gardens

School pupils will learn how to plant a wildflower-friendly garden, according to long-awaited plans announced on Thursday for a natural history GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

AQA apologises after GCSE maths paper had wrong insert

Students sitting maths exam today only discovered the problem once papers had been opened – now AQA promises to contact schools before results day to ‘explain what we’ve done to make sure no learners are disadvantaged’.