Written question asked by Lord Lucas (Conservative) on Monday, 12 January 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 January 2026. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Monday, 2 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Natural History: GCSE
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government when they plan to start the consultation on the proposed natural history GCSE.
- Answer
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We plan to consult on the subject content for the new natural history GCSE this year. The public consultation will be an opportunity to gather views on the proposed subject content before it is finalised.
The Curriculum and Assessment Review’s final report and the government’s response were published on 5 November 2025. We are working to ensure the natural history GCSE aligns with the Review’s recommendations, is high-quality, and distinct from other GCSEs such as geography and the sciences.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL13480
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- GCSE Natural history
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- 2026-02-02 15:37:52 +0000
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