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A-level Computer Science: 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 A-level Computer Science.

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.

A-level Computer Science: 2024 preliminary materials on Centre Services

The A-level Computer Science (7517) preliminary materials and teacher’s notes for the Paper 1 (7517/1) exam in summer 2024 are available on Centre Services.

AS and A-level Computer Science: specification changes for 2025 exams

We’ve made a few changes to our AS and A-level Computer Science (7516, 7517) specification, ready for first teaching in September 2023. These changes affect summer 2025 exams onwards.

GCSE Computer Science: EDI specification change for 2024 exams

As part of our commitment to ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion in our qualifications, we've updated our GCSE Computer Science specification.

Technical Award Performing Arts: 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 the Technical Award in Performing Arts.

A-level Computer Science: 2023 preliminary materials on Centre Services

The A-level Computer Science (7517/1) preliminary materials for summer 2023 exams are available in Resources > Assessment and training on Centre Services.

Student performance on A-level Law Paper 2

We wanted to update you on our analysis of how students performed on A-level Law Paper 2.

An update on A-level Law Paper 2

We’ve had some questions about why the topic of one of the 30-mark questions in our A-level Law Paper 2 wasn’t mentioned in the advance information, and we wanted to explain why this was the case.

GCSE Computer Science: practical programming statement for 2022

For summer 2022, and as part of the GCSE (8525) specification requirements, section 5.1 programming skills authentication, all schools and colleges will need to provide a ‘Practical programming statement’ to confirm that every student