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April 2024
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.
GCSE Music: 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 Music.
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.
September 2023
GCSE and A-level Music: Component 3 preliminary materials for summer 2024
The GCSE and A-level Music Component 3 preliminary materials for assessment in summer 2024 are available on Centre Services.
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.
GCSE Music: specification changes for first teaching in September 2024
We’ve updated our GCSE Music (8271) specification to replace the study pieces for areas of study 1 to 4 in the 'Subject content' section. The changes will affect first teaching in September 2024 with first exams in summer 2026.
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.
April 2023
A-level Music: submitting audio files using our digital media portal
From summer 2023 exam series onwards, schools and colleges will submit their A-level Music Performance and Composition audio files using our new digital media portal on Centre Services.
March 2023
GCSE Music Component 3: important NEA reminders for 2023
The time is approaching for you to submit your marks and samples for GCSE Music (8271/C) composition.