Statutory guidance

GCSE (9 to 1) subject-level guidance for computer science

Guidance on complying with the rules and regulations for GCSEs (9 to 1) in computer science.

• From: Ofqual
• Published: 13 May 2015
• Last updated: 26 June 2019 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

GCSE (9 to 1) Subject Level Guidance for Computer Science

Ref: Ofqual/19/6513

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Details

This guidance is intended to help awarding organisations understand how to comply with the GCSE (9 to 1) subject-level conditions and requirements for computer science.

All awarding organisations have a legal obligation under section 153 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 to have regard to this guidance.

Published 13 May 2015
Last updated 26 June 2019 + show all updates

1. 26 June 2019

   Updated assessment objective weightings to reflect those in the conditions and requirements.

2. 15 January 2018

   Changed to reflect recent decisions regarding GCSE computer science.

3. 13 May 2015

   First published.