New GCSE, AS & A-Level Qualifications Framework to Be Published in Coming Weeks

New GCSE, AS & A-level qualifications framework to be published in coming weeks

A public consultation on the future of GCSE, AS and A-level qualifications received more than 3,500 responses from individuals and organisations

GCSE and A Level shake-up: 4,500 NI students back move to cut exam pressure

Thousands of Northern Ireland pupils have called for a reduction in exam pressure as the Department of Education publishes its long-awaited report on the future of CCEA GCSE, AS and A Level qualifications. Nearly 4,500 young people responded to a dedicated survey, alongside more than 3,500 individuals and organisations who took part in a public consultation between September and November 2025. The findings will inform a new Qualifications Policy…