Updated NEA guides for GCSE, AS and A Level Physical Education 28/01/2026 We’ve updated the GCSE, AS and A Level Physical Education NEA guidance across a small number of activities.
Core Maths pre-release materials for June 2026 19/02/2026 The pre-release material for our Level 3 Core Maths qualifications will be available from 1 March.
Funding update for Entry Level Certificate and GCSE qualifications in Wales 18/02/2026 We provide details of the Entry Level Certificate and GCSE qualifications that will no longer be designated for public funding in Wales.
Updated sample assessment material for A Level Biology A 16/02/2026 We have updated the sample assessment material for A Level Biology A (H420) to reflect our live question papers.
Update for AS and A Level Business 09/02/2026 We announce a new specification for A Level Business (H436) and the withdrawal of AS and A Level Business (H031/H431).
Marks for GCSE Geography maths-based questions 30/01/2026 From June 2026, students will receive full marks for correct answers to maths-based questions in GCSE Geography exams, even if they do not show their workings.
New mathematical skills handbook for GCSE sciences 28/01/2026 We have published a new mathematical skills handbook for our GCSE sciences to support teaching and learning.
Core Maths pre-release materials for June 2026 27/01/2026 We confirm the Core Maths pre‑release materials will be published two weeks earlier from this year onwards.
Two new set texts for GCSE Drama 21/01/2026 For GCSE Drama (J316/04), we confirm we are replacing two set texts from first teach September 2026.
Updated mathematical skills handbook 21/01/2026 We have updated the mathematical skills handbook for AS and A Level Physics to include clearer guidance on uncertainties, including significant figures.