BTEC International
Summer 2020 results day update
Here is your Summer 2020 results day update, highlighting what you need to know before, on and after results day.
Results days in Summer 2020
| AS/A Level (Level 3) |
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| 13 August 2020 |
| GCSE (Level 2) |
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| 20 August 2020 |
Timeline for Summer 2020
Exceptional arrangements for exam grading and assessment in 2020
Here is the 'Exceptional arrangements for exam grading and assessment in 2020' consultation outcome document from Ofqual, providing confirmed decisions on the following:
- centre assessment grades
- issuing results
- impact on students
- statistical standardisation of centre assessment grades
- incorporating the approach into the regulatory framework
- appealing the results
- qualifications to which the exceptional regulatory measures apply
Read the consultation outcome here
Access all regulatory updates from the link here.
You can also access all Covid-19 updates from Pearson here.
Process for awarding GCSEs, AS and A levels summer 2020
The infographic in the link below from Ofqul illustrates the steps taken in the process for awarding results this summer.
Getting results on the day
Find out how you can access results and reports through electronic data interchange (EDI) and/or Edexcel Online, or by opting in for results in paper format.
After results day
Appeals
Ofqual have confirmed that the normal appeal process, when exams and marking have taken place, are unable to happen this year as there are no exam scripts to review or mark.
However, they have:
- confirmed that a student who had evidence of bias or discrimination would be able to raise this with their centre. An exam board could investigate such evidence as indicating malpractice
- decided that, as now, centres must have a procedure which allows students to request that a review is conducted of the centre’s decision not to appeal to an exam board
- confirmed that appeals should be allowed where a centre believes it has made an error when submitting its information; or similarly, if the centre believes an exam board made a mistake when calculating, assigning or communicating a grade
Ofqual also publishes more details on appeals and confirms autumn exam arrangements
2021 exams and assessments
On the 2 July 2020, Ofqual has launched a consultaion on the proposals for assessing general qualifications in 2021.
Subject advisor
Tim Brady
Computer Science and ICT Subject Advisor
Subject updates
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Latest update for BTEC Business and Enterprise teachers
Welcome to the June 2026 update!
I’d like to wish all learners the very best as they complete their final exams and await the results of their hard work through standardisation and portfolio moderation. Equally, a huge thank you to all teachers and support staff for the dedication and support you continue to give, helping every learner achieve their best.
In this month’s newsletter:
- A new Ofqual podcast for teachers
- Digital credentials for all vocational qualifications
- An update on the BTEC Tech Award extension in England and Northern Ireland, along with upcoming training and the release of the 2026/27 PSA
- For our International centres ; we’re running a three‑day, in‑person BTEC internal verifier (IV) training in Hanoi this June.
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June 2026 Psychology subject update
Hi everyone,
Your June Psychology update is here! I've led this month with our exam feedback survey - please do let us know your views on this summer's papers. We also have guidance on exam material publication, a new Ofqual podcast and future training opportunities.
As ever, do get in touch if I might be able to help with any aspect of your teaching - follow the link below to the bottom of the page to book a Teams call with me or to get in touch via email.
Best wishes,
Tim Lawrence
Psychology Subject Advisor