Welcome to the School Directed Courses Consortium

This website is a resource for educators who are interested in designing and delivering School Directed Courses (SDCs). Please navigate to a section below to discover more.

About the SDCC

Discover the origins and purpose of the Schools Directed Courses Consortium. Plus, what is an SDC – and what are their benefits?

Resources

A handy directory of examples, case studies and planning documents, shared by our members currently delivering SDCs.

Accreditation

An overview of the pros and cons of getting an SDC accredited, along with a list of accreditation organisations.

Other GCSE Alternatives

School Directed Courses are just one of a range of alternative options to GCSEs – learn more about other approaches here.

FAQs

Questions? We've got answers! Find out how long SDCs should be, options for assessment, what parents and staff think, and more.

School Directed Courses Consortium

Enquiries: alistairm@kingalfred.org.uk

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