Withdrawal of Applied GCSEs from 2017
As part of the government’s GCSE reform, we're withdrawing the option of Applied GCSE for learners from 2017.
The current range of Applied GCSEs are being withdrawn, so the last first-teach date is September 2016. We're developing our plans for our curriculum offer from 2017 and will be in touch when we can confirm them.
The following courses are being withdrawn:
- GCSE Applied Business
- GCSE Engineering
- GCSE Health and Social Care
- GCSE Leisure and Tourism
- GCSE Manufacturing
Your Edexcel Applied GCSEs will be available until 2017, so you can be confident about choosing the right course for your applied learners over the next few years with plenty of time to plan.
What does this mean for my learners?
From September 2017, you'll need to have moved your learners onto either Edexcel GCSEs or the BTEC First qualifications, but we will be in touch with more information as soon as we confirm our plans.
Summary of our current Applied GCSE courses and the new qualifications that will replace them
Applied GCSE subject |
Last first-teach date for |
Alternative |
First teach date for new course |
Your Subject Advisor
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
Applied Business |
September 2016 |
Available now |
Colin Leith |
|
Available now |
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Engineering |
September 2016
|
Available now |
The engineering team |
|
Available now |
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BTEC First in Engineering Electronics and Computer Control Technologies |
Available now |
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Available now |
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Health and Social Care |
September 2016 |
Available now |
Kate Elsmore |
|
Leisure and Tourism |
September 2016 |
Available now |
Jon Wolton |
|
Manufacturing |
September 2016 |
Available now |
The manufacturing team |
We’re here to help
You can talk through your options for September 2017 with one of our subject experts. You'll find contact details in the 'support for teachers' section at the foot of each qualification page.