News

September 2024

13 September

GCSE French, German and Spanish (new specifications)

Change to number of Speaking assessment task cards for first exams in 2026

12 September

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Unlocking Potential 2024/25

We are now excepting nominations for 2024/25. Pairing young people with world-class athlete mentors from the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust.

August 2024

9 August

GCSE Computer Science grading adjustment for 2024

Ofqual has instructed exam boards to make grading adjustments for GCSE Computer Science for summer 2024.

9 August

GCSE French and German grading adjustment for 2024

We wanted to confirm the grading adjustment for GCSE French and German and what this means for summer 2024 results.

July 2024

11 July

GCSE Business: assessment changes for summer 2026

As part of our qualifications review, we’re making changes to the way we assess 6 mark questions for GCSE Business (8132) Papers 1 and Paper 2.

10 July

Students enjoy a ‘wild time’ at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Unlocking Potential celebration event at London Zoo

Students from across the country gathered at London Zoo to celebrate completing ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Unlocking Potential.

2 July

AS and A-level Business redevelopment - an update on our progress so far 

In February 2024 we submitted our draft AS and A-level Business specification (7137, 7138) to Ofqual for accreditation. This is our new draft specification for first teaching in September 2025.

June 2024

3 June

GCSE Media Studies: 2026 Close Study Product booklet now available

The Close Study Product (CSP) booklet for the 2026 exam series is available on Centre Services.

May 2024

1 May

Our plans for our Functional Skills qualifications

Our Functional Skills English and Functional Skills Mathematics qualifications will be coming to an end. The last cohort for first teaching will be September 2024.

April 2024

29 April

GCSE Music Component 1: guidance for supporting learners with extra time

For summer 2024 we’ve made changes to the way you submit your non-exam assessment (NEA) coursework samples for GCSE Music.