June BTEC and T Level Art, Design and Media Update | Pearson qualifications

BTEC and T Level Art, Design and Media June update

17 June 2024

Welcome to the June update from your Subject Advisor.  

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With the final school term upon us, I hope you have a chance to reflect on the positive impact you have had on your learners this year. This month, our examinations and moderation finish and we begin to think about planning for the next school year.

This update focuses on these aspects, supporting you with finalising everything for the summer series in preparation for results days this August, as well as providing resources to help your curriculum planning and development for next school year. There are lots of training events coming up for the new school year and we are continuing to improve our support resources, so I will highlight these each month as they become available, including some recent developments linked in this update.

However, as we look towards results days and the new school year, please also remember to take time to pause and begin to unwind as the school break draws nearer.

For updates on the qualification(s) you deliver, please see the relevant sections below.

 

You can also sign up to get these Art, Design & Media updates straight to your inbox every month.

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 Vocational Updates


Your moderator writes a report to explain where it was necessary to adjust your centre’s marks. Where possible, your moderator advises you on how you could make improvements for future series.

You can find these on Edexcel Online. Please speak to your examinations officer if you don't have access to Edexcel Online.

These reports are for units/components that are internally assessed and externally moderated.

Units/components that are externally assessed receive a detailed breakdown of marks on ResultsPlus instead.

Past question papers and mark schemes are offered free of charge on our website with ‘restricted access’ to teachers at Edexcel exam centres for 12 months after an exams series and then ‘open access’ to all users thereafter.

Teachers and exams officers at Pearson Edexcel centres require an Edexcel Online login to access assessment materials during the 12-month restricted access period. Access to Edexcel Online is managed by exams officers in each Pearson Edexcel centre.

Question papers and mark schemes are released with restricted access as follows for the summer series:

  • Question Paper: 7-8 weeks before results day
  • Mark Scheme: 4-5 weeks before results day

Past question papers, mark schemes and examiner reports are normally kept under restricted access to teachers with Edexcel Online access for 12 months. This is to allow centres to use these materials as unfamiliar mock assessments or practice resources with their students. 

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Results Days

Qualification

Date released to centre

Date released to student

BTEC Nationals

7 August 2024

15 August 2024

BTEC Firsts, Tech Awards (2022)

16 August 2024

22 August 2024

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To access our results services and secure materials, and you will need an Edexcel Online login (EOL) to access this. EOL accounts are managed by the centre Exams Officer / EOL Administrator. If, as a teacher, you need an EOL login please talk to your Exams Officer who will be able to get you set up. 

Please note that as an additional step for securing customer and learner data we have now introduced our new app-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users of Edexcel Online, replacing the email-based MFA. The app is now mandatory to access Edexcel Online via the Pearson Portal. If you've not done so already, you'll need to download the Pearson authenticator app to a smart device (such as a smart phone) to continue to access Edexcel online via the Pearson Portal.

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Post-Results Services

Post-Results Service

Deadline

Reviews of marking and moderation (Service P2) 29 August 2024

Reviews of marking and moderation (Services 1, 2 and 3) 

26 September 2024

Access to Scripts (ATSPE and ATSO)

26 September 2024

Access to Scripts (ATSC) 13 December 2024

The document below provides full details on which services are available for each of our Edexcel components/units.

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Retention of Learner Work/Evidence

Original learner evidence must be kept current, safe, and secure for 12 weeks after learners have been certificated (unless specifically advised longer due to unforeseen circumstances). Please note that the 12 weeks starts once the certificates have been received by your centre.

Following learner certification, the following BTEC documentation should be retained for a minimum of three years for centre and awarding body scrutiny as required:

  • assignment briefs
  • assessment records (feedback sheets)
  • the associated internal verification documentation
  • achievement tracking at criteria and unit/component level

Find out more about Retention of Learner Work/Evidence


 

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 BTEC Level 1/2 Tech Award Updates


As the end of the summer series draws nearer, we have released information and support for the next school year to help with your planning, including the 2024-2025 Key Dates Schedule. You can also find further support and guidance under the drop-down menus below.

Date Art and Design Practice
28 June 2024 Deadline for amending marks following moderator feedback (where necessary) for internal assessments
16 August 2024 Restricted release of results to centres 
22 August 2024 Release of results to learners
26 September 2024 Reviews of marking and moderation (ROMM) deadline

Please note, due to the terminal assessment rules, Component 2 must be sat during the same assessment series in which certification for the qualification is requested.

Date Creative Media Production
28 June 2024 Deadline for amending marks following moderator feedback (where necessary) for internal assessments
16 August 2024 Restricted release of results to centres 
22 August 2024 Release of results to learners 
26 September 2024 Reviews of marking and moderation (ROMM) deadline

Please note, due to the terminal assessment rules, Component 3 must be sat during the same assessment series in which certification for the qualification is requested.

To make a certification claim for BTEC Tech Award you need to submit a cash-in code.

For learners sitting the terminal external assessment this May, the cash-in code should be submitted at the same time their entry is made for the terminal component. If you don’t submit a cash-in code, then learners won’t receive an overall qualification result in summer.

Read our certification FAQs 

View the list of cash-in codes 

If you’ve not submitted a cash-in for summer, you should do this no later than the 5 July to guarantee learners receive their result in August. You can still submit cash-ins through EDI until 2 May, and through Edexcel Online now until 5 July.

Watch our short interactive tutorial on submitting cash-ins on Edexcel Online

The terminal assessment rule requires learners to take the external assessment at the end of their qualification (the series in which the learner certificates). This means that learners must sit internal component assessments either prior to or in the same series as the external assessment to fulfil this terminal rule.

If a learner chooses to retake an internal assessment in a series after they sat the terminal external assessment, they will also need to resit the external component to satisfy the terminal rule.

Learners are allowed one retake of each internal component, and one resit of the external assessment within the programme.

Watch our video about retaking assessments 

Check out the BTEC Bitesize series for BTEC Tech Awards (2022) in Art and Design Practice and Creative Media Production, designed to support your planning and delivery as you prepare for the next school year. 

BTEC Bitesize - Tech Award (2022) Art and Design Practice playlist

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BTEC Bitesize - Tech Award (2022) Creative Media Production playlist

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Check out the latest updates on Tech Awards (2022) and sign up for future updates.


 

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 BTEC Level 3 National Updates


Date Creative Media Production
5 July 2024 UCAS learners must have their unit claims submitted on Edexcel Online
7 August 2024 Restricted release of results to centres 
15 August 2024 Release of results to learners 
26 September 2024 Reviews of marking and moderation (ROMM) deadline
Access to Scripts post-review of marking (ATSPE) and original (ATSO) deadline
13 December 2024 Access to Scripts photocopy (ATSC) deadline

We are currently in the process of redeveloping our BTEC National Art, Design and Media qualifications. We regularly revisit our qualifications over a number of years, to ensure that they are up to date and meet the needs of learners in the current context of the subject.

The remaining 2010 QCF qualifications in Creative Media Production have a final registration date of August 2024. From September 2024, here are the available options for new learners:

  • 2016 Nationals in Creative Digital Media Production are a direct replacement for the QCF qualification sizes, with specialist titles offered. These include external assessment and are on performance tables 

  • 2019 Nationals in Creative Media Practice is available in Foundation Diploma and Extended Diploma sizes. It has no specialist titles or optional units, however technical content is selected by the centre so you can design the specific programme you want to offer. 100% internally assessed, but not on performance tables

Both suites will be defunded in August 2026 and replaced by new AAQs as part of the government Level 3 reforms. New AAQs will align with the 2019 qualifications in structure, but will include external assessment to meet new DfE and Ofqual regulatory requirements.


 

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 International BTEC Updates


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The Pearson Set Assignments (PSAs) for internally assessed components are available to download from the qualification Course Materials page under the ‘Pearson Set Assignment’ drop-down menu within the Internal Assessments category.

The PSAs are valid for one year after the date published. You may use whichever PSA you prefer and the additional PSA is intended as a backup for any retakes required.

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The PSAs are secure materials, and you will need an Edexcel Online login (EOL) to access this. EOL accounts are managed by the centre Exams Officer / EOL Administrator. If, as a teacher, you need an EOL login please talk to your Exams Officer who will be able to get you set up. 

Please note that as an additional step for securing customer and learner data we have now introduced our new app-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users of Edexcel Online, replacing the email-based MFA. The app is now mandatory to access Edexcel Online via the Pearson Portal. If you've not done so already, you'll need to download the Pearson authenticator app to a smart device (such as a smart phone) to continue to access Edexcel online via the Pearson Portal.


 

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 BTEC Higher National Updates


We have launched our new BTEC Higher Nationals qualifications for Art, Design and Media in September 2023 alongside our existing qualifications. Our aim is to give you more flexibility and scope when designing your curriculum so we hope you enjoy our new titles.

Resources for these qualifications can be accessed through HN Global.


 

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 T Level Updates


As first delivery of the creative T Levels draws nearer, we have released new resources and training dates for Craft and Design and Media, Broadcast and Production. You can find these links and other guidance under the drop-down menus below.

View all T Level training and admin support

The Key Dates schedules for T Levels have now been published to support your planning for delivery.

Check out our new resources to support your planning for delivery.

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Please note, additional resources are coming soon so please continue to check the course materials page for more support.

Check out our new resources to support your planning for delivery.

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Please note, additional resources are coming soon so please continue to check the course materials page for more support.

There are two face to face events coming up - The Inside Track on T Levels: Best Practice and Guidance.

Please sign up using these registration links.

Check out the latest updates on T Levels and sign up for future updates.


 

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 BTEC Level 1 Introductory Updates


The Level 1 and Entry Level space are going to undergo a reform for cycle 3. 

Unless delayed, this will be for first teach in 2027. 

While we await updates from the DfE, we have pulled together an information video that breaks down what we know so far.

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 Helpful Resources and Inspiration

Importance of the Arts in Education

The importance of the arts in education and the value they bring to young people is at the heart of what we do. Designing courses that give students an authentic creative experience is a priority and it is vital that we continue to raise the profile of our subjects in education and beyond. As such, below is a range of external resources invaluable to your wider curriculum development.

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Sky Arts ‘Access All Arts’ Week

Access All Arts week is a nationwide, week-long celebration of the arts, specially designed for primary schools. Between 17 – 21 June 2024 you’ll be able to take your pupils on a creative adventure with a whole host of brand-new arts resources.

View the free Sky Arts resources

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Art UK Learning Resources

Teach, learn, create and connect... Discover free resources to support teaching across the primary and secondary curriculum or find inspiration for self-directed learning.

View the free Art UK learning resources 

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Teaching Film Series

Into Film, the UK's leading charity for film in education, have launched their Teaching Film series, a collection of bitesize courses focused on short film production. The course has been designed specifically for educators delivering film qualifications to young people aged 14-19.

Visit the Into Film website to enrol

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Art History Now - Curated Contributions

In celebration of the Association for Art History's 50th anniversary, art history advocates reflect on the reasons why art history matters in the world and what art history means to them, including award-winning artists, Sonya Boyce, Antony Gormley, Grayson Perry and Cornelia Parker, amongst many others.

Read the Art History Now soundbites from advocates

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Art History Now - 50 Careers Videos

In celebration of the Association for Art History's 50th anniversary, they have launched 50 videos highlighting career pathways, both within and outside of the art field, followed by a diverse and intriguing range of art history graduates. 

The first 20 of these include everything from a provenance researcher, auction specialist and art crime writer to a TV producer, perfumer and funeral director. Subscribe to the AAH YouTube channel to be the first to see when more of these are released.

Watch the Art History Now careers videos

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Black Histories in the Classroom

Black Histories in the Classroom offers new and exciting ways for your students to engage with Tate’s collection. Devised to increase teacher confidence in discussing race and cultural differences in the classroom, each resource is co-created with teacher experts, and rooted in anti-racist practice. This resource explores heritage and belonging through Zohra Opoku's artwork.

View the free Black Histories in the Classroom resource

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NSEAD The Big Landscape

A new resource that maps the breadth and scope of art, craft and design education, drawing together important research, essential definitions and examples of good practice to support teaching and learning in your centre.

Find out more about The Big Landscape


 

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I hope you found this update useful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me and the team using the contact details below. 

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