Exams Officer Newsletter
July 2026 |
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Welcome to your monthly Exams Officer newsletter |
The May/June 2026 examination series has concluded. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and support to making it a success for your students and centre.
We’ve already begun processing the scripts ready for release of results in August. In the meantime, check your secure storage, apply for any outstanding special consideration applications, and do your BTEC claims and resolve any missing actions.
In this edition, you’ll find:
- Key dates for the coming months
- Support for GQ and VQ qualifications
- Invitations to events and webinars available
- A look ahead to results
As always, we are here. If you need further support, reach out to us through the Pearson support portal.
Best wishes,
Pearson Communications |
This month's news and updates |
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| 1 July |
Special consideration deadline for May/June 2026 series |
| 5 July |
BTEC claiming deadline for students expecting a summer 2026 result*.
- make full award claims and Tech Award cash-ins
- submit all internally assessed grades
- complete all outstanding actions
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| 5 August |
Results released to centres under embargo for BTEC Level 3 Nationals |
| 12 August |
Results released to centres under embargo
AS/A level, AEA, IAL, Edexcel Award Level 3, Project level 3, Mathematics in Context |
| 13 August |
Results released to students for BTEC Level 3 Nationals |
| 13 August |
Results released to students
AS/A level, AEA, IAL, Edexcel Award Level 3, Project level 3, Mathematics in Context |
| 14 August |
Results released to centres under embargo for BTEC Level 1/2 Firsts, Level 2 Technicals and BTEC Tech Award. |
| 19 August |
Results released to centres under embargo
GCSE, International GCSE, Edexcel Award Level 1 & 2, ELC(A), Project Level 1 & 2, PLSC, iPrimary and iLowerSecondary, Level 2 Extended Mathematics Certificate |
| 20 August |
Results released to students for BTEC Level 1/2 Firsts, Level 2 Technicals and BTEC Tech Award |
| 20 August |
Results released to students
GCSE, International GCSE, Edexcel Award Level 1 & 2, ELC(A), Project Level 1 & 2, PLSC, iPrimary and iLowerSecondary, Level 2 Extended Mathematics Certificate |
| 31 August |
Last date to request early certification |
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*We are unable to guarantee learners will receive a qualification result on learner results days if qualification claims or internal assessment grades are provided after 5 July. If we do receive qualification claims or internal grades for learners after 5 July deadline, Pearson reserves the right to charge centres £100 for each of these learners that receives a BTEC Level 3 National, on learner results days.
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Join us for our results readiness webinars
If you're a new exams officer or just new to Pearson qualifications, you might have questions about ensuring a smooth August results period. We are running a series of interactive, engaging live events which provide you with essential information, clarity and top tips. |
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VQ Results Readiness
9 July 2026
11:00-12:00
(BST) 1 hour |
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GQ Results Readiness
9 July 2026
14:00-15:00
(BST) 1 hour |
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Results Readiness
3 August 2026
14:00-15:00
(BST) 1 hour |
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Don't worry if you missed any! You can always watch the recording of past events on our support article. |
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Get help quickly with live chat
We understand that you need fast and efficient answers during busy periods. Why not try our Live Chat service for quick and reliable support, saving you time and effort.
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Results, post results and appeals |
To help prepare you for the August results period, we have dedicated support articles covering popular topics and guidance for your centre and students.
These include:
- A2C/EDI results
- General qualification results
- Vocational qualification results
- ResultsPlus & ResultsPlus Direct
- Post results & appeals
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In the latest edition, JCQ bring you guidance, support and reminders ahead of the summer 2026 results period. |
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- Key dates
- Helpful information, reminders and links
- Results days and results confidentiality
- Ensuring timely delivery of VTQ results
- Unique Candidate Identifier (UCI) and Unique Learner Number (ULN)
- Access arrangements paperwork
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Confirm your senior designated contacts |
We've emailed exams staff, heads of centre and people marked as a point of contact on Edexcel Online to ask you to confirm your senior designated contact details for the summer period. This is in case we need to contact you urgently about your students' results.
To help us reach the right people quickly when it matters, please complete the form linked in the email you've received. |
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We’re going to send an EDI file to centres who use A2C via their inbox this week to check the Pearson A2C connection ahead of the summer results days.
This file will have the naming convention R*your centre number*14.X99 and will contain this message:
"This is a test file to ensure you can receive EDI files from Pearson ahead of results day. As you can see this message you do not need to take any action."
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Edexcel AS and A level History specification amendments |
We have made some minor amendments to our Edexcel GCE AS and A level History specifications.
Issue 4 of the A level History specifications and Issue 5 of the AS level History specification are now available on our website. Both specifications are for first teaching September 2026, and for first assessment June 2027 (AS level) and June 2028 (A level). You can find a summary of the changes at the start of each specification. We have also created a detailed guidance document which details the rationale behind each amendment.
There are no amendments to the Sample Assessment Materials, as the assessment model is unchanged.
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Edexcel AS and A level Politics specification amendments |
We have made some amendments to our Edexcel GCE AS and A level Politics specifications.
Issue 4 of the A level Politics specification and Issue 3 of the AS level Politics specification are now available on our website. Both specifications are for first teaching September 2026, and for first assessment June 2027 (AS level) and June 2028 (A level). You can find a summary of the changes at the start of each specification. We have also created a detailed guidance document which details the rationale behind each amendment.
There are no amendments to the Sample Assessment Materials, as the assessment model is unchanged.
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To make sure your students receive their results on time this August, you'll need to complete all of the following by 5 July:
- Submit all internally assessed grades
- Complete your full award claims and Tech Award cash-ins
- Resolve any outstanding actions for summer-tagged students in the VQ Learner Tracker
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If a student is no longer completing this year, remove their summer tag so we don’t contact you unnecessarily. You should also check if they need an interim claim or should be withdrawn.
Use the VQ Learner Tracker to check what’s missing and what you still need to do before the deadline so nothing holds up your learners’ results.
How to use the centre action column to see what you need to do |
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Need help? Join our next online webinar to learn how to identify actions in the VQ Learner Tracker, fix issues early and stay on track for results day. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions.
If you’re confident you’ll meet the 5 July deadline, let us know with a pledge. This tells us you’ve got everything in hand and won’t need as much support.
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Use the new BTEC claim amendment form |
If you spot an error after submitting a student’s BTEC National, First or L2 Technical full award claim, use our new online claim amendment form to send us the amendment.
You can also use the form if you haven’t submitted a full award claim but need to change a grade to a higher one.
You’ll find the new form on the BTEC & Functional Skills landing screen in Edexcel Online. |
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Help your students receive their digital credential on results day |
Students receiving some vocational qualifications this summer can also receive a digital credential; a verified, shareable online record of their achievement.
To make sure eligible students receive their digital credential, you need to add student email addresses in Edexcel Online before results day.
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T Levels - Catch up on all the news
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UK webinar events
Thank you for all those who joined us this year on our monthly webinars. These were designed with you in mind to provide you with the latest news and guidance to support you during busy periods so we hope you found them useful. These will return in the new academic year.
In meantime, we have dedicated results readiness events available to join to ensure this August results period goes smoothly. All invitation links can be found in the latest news section above.
If you weren't able to attend the monthly events, you can access all the recordings on our support portal. |
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