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Pearson General Qualifications Bulletin
Issue 79
6 May 2026
Dear Colleague, 

As we approach the start of the summer 2026 exam series I’d like to thank you all for the incredible work that you do to get your students ready to sit their exams. It’s a huge achievement.    
As always, we’re here to support you through the next few months, and in this issue we’ve got some important information and reminders to help you and your students in this busy period.   

You’ll find updates on support for summer 2026, information from Ofqual and JCQ to pass onto your students, important key changes to the Secure Download Service (SDS), the introduction of the Secure File Exchange (SFX) for the summer series, and much more.
In this month’s bulletin:
  • Key dates
  • Reminder - Summer 2026 support
  • Knowing what to take into the exam room
  • Deadline approaching for mark submission for internally assessed and externally moderated work
  • Ofqual Blog - Talking to students about AI in coursework: why the conversation matters
  • Summer 2026 question paper dispatch
  • Introducing Secure File Exchange for the May/June exam series
  • Support and training for Exams Officers
  • Subject spotlight
  • Pearson School and College Report 2026: it's almost ready
  • Join our new Pearson Edexcel Facebook group
Read the May qualifications bulletin
Don’t forget, on our general qualifications assessment support page you can find information on Ofqual updates, professional development opportunities and a link to our fantastic team of Subject Advisors who are available to support you all year round.  

Plus, you can always
bookmark the page to check out the latest monthly issue online.

As always, if you need any further support, you can contact us
via our support portal.

With best wishes, 

Hayley White
Vice President, Assessment

Pearson Customer Services

The Lighthouse, Manchester, M50 3BF

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