Dear colleague,
From the January 2026 series, we’ll be asking for a larger sample size when moderating internally assessed work for BTEC Tech Award qualifications.
The deadline to submit learner marks and samples for this series is the 15 December 2025.
We’re making this change because, from time to time, moderators need to request additional samples to complete their moderation. When these requests come later in the year, we know it can be challenging for you to manage alongside the demands of a busy series.
By asking for a slightly larger sample upfront, we aim to make the process smoother and reduce the likelihood of additional requests later on. This should help us complete moderation more efficiently, and give you and your students greater clarity and confidence in the outcomes. This process will not affect the way in which moderators currently review the sample, and they will only look at additional samples of work where needed.
