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ELC Science: submitting centre-assessed assignments for 2024

As we approach the non-exam assessment (NEA) deadline, we’ve got a few important reminders for submitting ELC Science marks and portfolios.

AS and A-level Business redevelopment: draft specification and sample papers available

We’re pleased to let you know that we've submitted our new draft AS and A-level Business (7137, 7138) specification and sample assessment materials to Ofqual for approval.

A-level Physics: improving the accessibility of Paper 3A (7408/3A)

We're making a change to the stem of some of the questions in our 2024 A-level Physics Paper 3 Section A exam paper to help improve accessibility.

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.

Formulae and equations sheets for exams in 2024

Formulae and equations sheets will be provided for GCSE Maths, GCSE Physics, and GCSE Combined Science exams in 2024. Formulae sheets for our Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics (8365) exams will also be provided in 2024.

Delivery of results for vocational and technical qualifications

Following the success of the term-time checkpoints that Ofqual introduced in 2023 to make sure results for vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs) were issued on time, this work will continue into 2024 and beyond. Find out more.

AS and A-level Business: specification redevelopment

We’re excited to announce our proposals for further changes to our AS and A-level Business specification for first teaching from September 2025.

Update: end date for Applied General Science

We've extended the end date for our Applied General Science qualification.

Update: end date for Applied General Business

We've extended the end date for our Applied General Business qualification.