Course summary

These events are for the Novmber 2026 series only.

The purpose of these free events is to standardise marking using examples of work for EPQ covering the full ability range.

Each event:

  • considers assessment criteria
  • affirms assessment standards
  • discusses coursework administration
  • involves marking student work samples

Examples of work will be available to download from the Centre Services around one week before the series of events begins. It is recommended that you read these before attending.

These events are limited to one place per school/college per series.

LocationDateTimeStatusBooking end dateBook
Manchester07 Sep 202609:00 - 15:00Waiting List06 Sep 2026
London15 Sep 202609:00 - 15:00Waiting List14 Sep 2026
Milton Keynes23 Sep 202609:00 - 15:00Waiting List22 Sep 2026

Course reference

PROPSF21 - use this in communications with us.

Course description

Registration will be from 9:30 am and then the morning will start with a short briefing. You will then be given the opportunity to view example work and then carry out a marking exercise using the marking criteria found within the specification. Feedback on marks will be given before the end of the session.

Please bring your specification with you.

Suitable for

Schools/colleges offering a specification for the first time or those whose marks were significantly adjusted by AQA the previous year. If your school/college has a number of supervisors then you may wish to send your EPQ coordinator to the event, who can then cascade the information to your supervisors. Alternatively please contact events@aqa.org.uk to discuss in-house training options.

Please note that this event covers teacher standardisation only, and does not cover new coordinator training.

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AQA | Professional development | EPQ Teacher Standardisation November 2026 Series