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GCSEs, AS and A levels: new subjects to be taught in 2016
New subjects are: citizenship studies, cooking and nutrition, design and technology, and drama for GCSE; drama and theatre AS and A level.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
Detail
This is a consultation about developing new GCSE, A and AS level qualifications that will be taught for the first time in September 2016. This is part of Ofqual’s work supporting the government’s changes to GCSE, AS and A levels.
We’re consulting on changes to the following subjects, which will be taught from the start of the 2016 school year:
GCSEs- citizenship studies
- cooking and nutrition
- design and technology
- drama
- Drama and theatre
We’re running consultation events to give you the chance to learn more about the proposed changes. See a list of dates and how to book for each subject event.
Documents
Developing new GCSEs, A levels and AS qualifications for first teaching in 2016 − Part 2application/pdfAn analysis of consultation responses: developing new GCSE, A level and AS qualifications for first teaching in 2016 (Parts 2 and 3)application/pdfConfirmed Assessment Arrangements for Reformed GCSE, AS and A level Qualifications (Parts 2 and 3)application/pdfDeveloping New GCSE, A Level and AS Qualifications for First Teaching in 2016 (Parts 2 and 3): Equality Analysis Reportapplication/pdfDeveloping New GCSEs, A Levels and AS Qualifications for First Teaching in 2016 (Parts 2 and 3): Regulatory Impact Assessmentapplication/pdf