Following the QCDA's consultation in 2009 on the National Curriculum level descriptions, under Section 96 of the Education Act 2002, the Secretary of State is now undertaking a one month consultation on the draft order and proposed level descriptions. The level descriptions and associated documents can be found at the following link:

www.dcsf.gov.uk/consultations/index.cfm?action=consultationDetails&consultationId=1680&external=no&menu=1

As required by the 2002 Act, the Secretary of State's consultation will run for a period of four weeks. The consultation is now open and will close on Friday 5 February. The response form should be emailed to level.descriptions@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk.