GCSEs are important qualifications that students take at the end of their secondary education in the UK. Schools must ensure they are delivering an appropriate and well-structured GCSE curriculum in line with the national curriculum. If a school is found to be in breach of this policy, they may be liable to sanctions. Schools must also take into account the concerns of parents when it comes to their child's GCSE studies. A school should have a complaints policy in place which parents can use if they feel their child's education has not been satisfactory.