Q&A: GCSE changes in England

The changes come into effect for courses starting in September 2015, with exams sat in the summer 2017

As Education Secretary Michael Gove sets out his plans to reform GCSEs in England's schools with tougher exams and a move away from coursework, the BBC News website answers some key questions.

What are the planned changes in England?

How will this affect individual subjects?

Why does Michael Gove want to scrap GCSEs in their current form?

Didn't Mr Gove once announce a return to O-levels?

What is happening in the other nations?

What will be the consequences of these differences?

What sort of GCSEs do pupils currently sit?