GCSEs in England are changing. The courses and exams have been changed to ensure that young people have the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the 21st century. The new GCSEs will ensure that students leave school prepared to work or further study. They cover more challenging content and are designed to match standards in the strongest performing education systems elsewhere in the world.

More detailed information can be obtained from the DoE website link: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/
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