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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.

GCSE Geography Paper 3: summer 2024 pre-release material on Centre Services

The summer 2024 GCSE Geography Paper 3 Geographical Applications pre-release material (8035/3/PM) is available on our secure website Centre Services.

GCSE Geography: new and updated resources to support teaching and learning

We're delighted to announce two new and updated resources to support you in teaching our GCSE Geography specification.

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.

GCSE Geography Paper 3: exam time updated for summer 2024

For Paper 3 (8035/3): Geographical applications, the duration of the exam has changed from 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. This change affects exams in summer 2024 onwards.

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.

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.

Geography: guidance on supporting students with CVD during the exam 

We want to remind you of the support students with colour vision deficiency (CVD) can receive on the day of their exam.

GCSE Geography Paper 3: summer 2023 pre-release material on Centre Services

The GCSE Geography Paper 3 pre-release material (8035/3/PM) for summer 2023 is available on Centre Services.

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.