Post-16
Qualifications
At post-16, young people can choose from a number of qualifications that we offer at Level 3 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework, including GCE A levels.

The Development Pathway
Pre-School
Age 3–4 / Before Year 1
Pre-school education offers children one year of non-compulsory education. Children learn at their own pace through a breadth of learning experiences and challenging play activities in a stimulating environment.
Foundation Stage
Age 4–6
Primary school Years 1 and 2 make up the Foundation Stage. Children build on the learning experiences that they bring to school from home and/or pre-school. They learn through well-planned, challenging play that develops their interests, curiosity and creativity.
Key Stages 1 & 2
Age 6–11
Key Stage 1 (primary school Years 3 and 4) builds on Foundation Stage experiences, and Key Stage 2 (primary school Years 5, 6 and 7) builds on Key Stage 1 experiences. As children progress through these stages, they move from informal to more formal learning.
Key Stage 3
Age 11–14
At Key Stage 3 (post-primary Years 8, 9 and 10), the curriculum builds on the learning experiences that pupils bring from primary school. Pupils now attend classes in different subjects, and teachers typically teach specific subjects to pupils across the different Years.
Key Stage 4
Age 14–16 / Qualifications
At Key Stage 4 (post-primary Years 11 and 12), pupils build on their learning from Key Stage 3. Pupils meet the statutory curriculum requirements through compulsory Areas of Learning and optional courses that lead to general and/or applied qualifications.
Post-16
Qualifications
At post-16, young people can choose from a number of qualifications that we offer at Level 3 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework, including GCE A levels.
Featured Learning Resources
Topic Tracker
Topic Tracker is a free resource designed to improve and introduce innovative support for GCE Maths & GCSE Maths & Science.
KS4P16Moving Image Arts Showcase
The following films have been screened in front of live audiences at our annual Moving Image Arts Awards Showcase. This unique event has been running
KS4P16Moving Image Arts Case Studies
Case studies from Danny Boyle, Paul Greeengrass and Seamus McGarvy
KS4P16
Latest News
Ofqual consultation on GCSE, AS, A level and vocational qualifications for summer 2021
Today Ofqual has published two consultations on its proposals for summer 2021 awarding in England in response to the cancellation of GCSE and A level examinations this year.
CCEA resources to help support the curriculum and assessment in 2021
These resources may be useful for schools, teachers, parents and pupils, following the announcement of remote learning.
Further adaptations to be introduced for CCEA Occupational Studies with submission date extended
Today, the Education Minister has agreed that further adaptations should be made for CCEA’s Occupational Studies qualifications in light of the ongoing challenges posed by the health pandemic.
CCEA responds to the Education Minister’s announcement on summer 2021 examinations
Today CCEA received instructions from the Department of Education, outlining the Minister’s decisions in relation to further modifications to the delivery of GCSE, AS and A-Level examinations.
CCEA acknowledges the announcement by the UK Department for Education (DfE) in England on 3 December 2020, in regard to general, vocational and technical qualifications.
Past CCEA Events
There are currently no events scheduled due to Corona Virus (COVID-19). Here are some that CCEA recently held: