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Our plans for our Functional Skills qualifications

Our Functional Skills English and Functional Skills Mathematics qualifications will be coming to an end. The last cohort for first teaching will be September 2024.

GCSE English Language: submitting NEA sample files in summer 2024

For summer 2024 we’ve made changes to the way you submit your non-exam assessment (NEA) coursework samples for GCSE English Spoken Language.

Functional Skills English: submitting NEA sample files in summer 2024 

For summer 2024 we’ve made changes to the way you submit your non-exam assessment (NEA) coursework samples for Functional Skills English.

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.

A-level English Language and Literature: AQA Paris anthology

We’ve been made aware that the YouTube videos linked to two texts in our AQA Paris anthology (7707/PA) for A-level English Language and Literature are no longer available.

GCSE English Language: spoken language endorsement for summer 2024

If you're entering students for GCSE English Language (8700) in summer 2024, you'll need to provide audio-visual recordings of the presentations of either all or a sample of your students (depending on the number of students entered). Find out more.

Functional Skills English: November 2023 series 

Find out more about the Component 3 Speaking, Listening and Communicating assessment for November 2023.

ELC Step Up to English: new NEA topics for 2024

Find out more about the`non-exam assessment (NEA) topic changes for 2024.

GCSE English Language: spoken language endorsement for November 2023

For the November 2023 spoken language exams, all schools and colleges are required to submit audio-visual recordings of the presentations of a sample of any new learners who do not currently have an endorsed grade or wish to improve their grade.

Age restrictions for the November 2023 exam series

For the November 2023 exam series, there are age restrictions for entering students for GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths.