June Subject Advisors update for Childcare
This is the June update from the Subject Advisor for Childcare
Welcome to the June update. I hope the exam season went well and you are looking forward to the the summer weather and even a break. This update has lots of information about the Tech Award moderation and the new now funded AAQ for arly Childhood Development. .
Results Days for Summer 2024
Level 3 BTEC Nationals
Results released to Exams Officers (embargoed)- 7 August
Results can be released to Learners- 15 August
Level 2 Tech Award and Firsts
Results released to Exams Officers (embargoed)- 16 August
Results can be released to Learners- 22 August
Deadline for uploading final Grades
All internally assessed Unit grades must be uploaded to Edexcel online by 5 July. This will ensure that students will get their results on results day and any results can be sent to UCAS.
Exam timetables for Winter and Summer 2025
The Exam timetables are now finalised and you can use them for your planning for 2024/25.
BTEC Tech Award in Child Development (2022)
Receiving your draft moderator feedback report
Once learner work has been moderated, we will send you a draft moderator feedback report by 17 June. This will be sent to the exams officer and quality nominee in your centre. Please make sure these details are up to date on Edexcel Online so you don’t experience a delay.
You can also view your moderator’s details in Edexcel Online if you need to contact them if you haven’t received your report by 17 June.
How to find your Moderator Details
After receiving your draft moderator feedback report you will be able to amend any learner marks until the 28 June.
BTEC Nationals Early Childhood Development (AAQ)
The new BTEC National Early Childhood Development AAQ has been approved for funding and will be available for teaching from September 2025.
These new Level 3 qualifications have been built in partnership with higher education institutes and employers, ensuring they are future focused and deliver learners the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.
The BTEC Nationals in Children's Play, Learning and Development will be de-funded in summer 2024.
The BTEC National Extended Certificate in CPLD (2016) is still available for teaching in September 2024.
We are running some online events to Introduce you to the new qualification.
New BTEC Level 3 Technicals Early Years Educator (Diploma)
This Technical Occupational Entry qualification is approved from September 2025. It is for 19+ learners.
Subject advisor
Esther Trehearn
Childcare
