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April 2024
GCSE and A-level Drama: submitting NEA sample files in summer 2024
For summer 2024 we’ve made changes to the way you submit your non-exam assessment (NEA) coursework samples for GCSE Drama and A-level Drama and Theatre.
February 2024
Updated JCQ guidance: use of artificial intelligence in assessments
The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) has published updated guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) use in assessments.
New 2023 marking guidance for A-level and GCSE science teachers
We're pleased to share that we have new 2023 marking guidance available to support AS/A-level and GCSE science teachers.
September 2023
GCSE and A-level Drama specification changes: new editions of set plays
We've updated our GCSE Drama and A-level Drama and Theatre specifications to reflect changes to the prescribed editions of set plays.
May 2023
Creating a more inclusive curriculum for the creative arts
In our latest blog on equality, diversity and inclusion in our qualifications, our Head of Curriculum for Creative Arts, Sandra Allan, explains the further work we’ve done to bring greater diversity to our creative arts subjects.
February 2023
GCSE and A-level Drama: Component 3 arrangements for summer 2024
Find out when Component 3 visiting exams will be taking place in 2024 for GCSE Drama and A-level Drama and Theatre.
September 2022
A-level Drama and Theatre: Components 2 and 3 – arrangements for summer 2023
For students taking exams in summer 2023, the usual arrangements for NEA are now in place. Here’s a reminder of the specification requirements for A-level Drama and Theatre.
GCSE and A-level Drama: return to Component 3 visiting exams for summer 2023
With exams back to normal, we’re delighted to confirm that we’ll be returning to visiting exams for Component 3 for GCSE Drama (8261) and A-level Drama and Theatre (7262) for summer 2023.
August 2022
A-level Chemistry Paper 2 – analysis of student performance
An update on the outcomes of our investigation into the leak of our A-level Chemistry Paper 2 exam.
June 2022
Update on A-level Chemistry Paper 2
We're aware that some students may have seen our A-level Chemistry paper 2 before the exam and our exams integrity team is investigating.