Read Ken Boston's statement on NC tests

Our Chief Executive welcomed the announcement by Ed Balls that the national curriculum assessment system is to be reformed. The Secretary of State said that compulsory national tests at the end of Key Stage 3 would be replaced by improved classroom assessment by teachers, as well as frequent reporting to parents in years 7, 8 and 9.

Read Ed Balls' statement

Our new Chairman starts work

Chris Trinick is an experienced public administrator who began his professional life as a teacher. He joins us from Lancashire County Council, where he was Chief Executive.

Take part in our new Diploma consultation

We are consulting on curriculum guidance materials for Diplomas in public services, retail business, sport and active leisure, and travel and tourism.

National Curriculum channel launched on YouTube

We've launched a new YouTube channel to showcase National Curriculum case studies. The channel increases knowledge of our work by providing a dedicated branded area on the popular video site.

Learn all about the new Diploma

Teaching of the Diploma has now begun. Find out all you need to know about this exciting new qualification.

Join our Primary Curriculum review discussion forums

Teachers can now make their voice heard on the review by joining QCA's debate on the Teachernet website.