August 2024 Design and Technology update
Welcome to this August 2024 update
The main focus of this update is to keep you informed about results days and what to expect, as well as bring you the latest updates, including upcoming training events.
I hope that the results days go well for you and your students.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 15 August | Results day for A level |
| 20 August | Examiners' reports for A level released (uploaded) |
| 22 August | Results day for GCSE |
| 27 August | Examiners' reports for GCSE released (uploaded) |
| 26 September | Deadline to submit requests for Reviews of Marking |
| 13 December | Last date to use the Access To Scripts service via Script Viewer. |
Last month`s update covered getting ready for August results days and provided a detailed guidance on results and post results services. Read the full update below and keep it bookmarked!
This letter addresses grading and preparing for results day.
There is a new support page for you to bookmark – General qualifications assessment support. Here we’ll share news information and updates from Ofqual, the Department for Education (DfE), the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and Pearson, relating to the exams and assessments for our GCSE, AS and A level qualifications.
We’ll be updating it regularly so you know you’ve got all the latest announcements, news, support materials and updates to enable you to teach our qualifications, help your students with their assessments and post-results support, to enable them to progress.
App-based multi-factor authentication for all users of Edexcel Online was introduced in December, to protect your data and maintain the integrity of our assessments.
This replaced the existing web based multi-factor authentication, and became mandatory on 5 December. All users require access to a smart phone device to receive a verification code to access Edexcel Online.
Based on feedback received this graphic was created to answer some common questions.
Additional guidance on using app based MFA to access the Pearson Portal can be found in the Pearson Portal Authenticator support article.
Training and support from September 2024
We are currently scheduling training and support events for both GCSE and A level Design and Technology to support you with both Component 1 and Component 2 of the qualification. A few of these events are confirmed and can be accessed online from the below link. The rest will be scheduled over the summer. Please keep an eye on the training page below to book your place:
PDacademy - Design and Technology training
What is currently scheduled and what else to expect?
| Event | Date | Book |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE/A Level Design and Technology: All Set for 2024-2025 | 10 September 2024 at 16:00-17:00 BST | Event has passed |
| GCSE Design and Technology: Insights 2024 | 15 October 2024 at 16:00-17:00 GMT | book your place |
| A Level Design and Technology: Insights 2024 | 17 October 2024 at 16:00-17:00 BST | Event has passed |
| GCSE Design and Technology: NEA Support | 7 November 2024 at 16:00-17:00 GMT | book your place |
| A Level Design and Technology: NEA Support | 14 November 2024 at 16:00-17:00 GMT | Event has passed |
We are planning further support for Component 1 and potential face to face events for later on in the academic year.
Additionally, an asynchronous, on-demand coursework marking training is being finalised to support marking of the NEA. We will alert centres when this is ready.
Focus group - Current administrative processes
Do you deliver GCSE D&T? Would you like to attend a focus group and provide feedback on the current administrative process for submitting NEA?
If you require any support or have any questions about results or other aspects of these qualifications, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Details below.
Subject advisor
Evren Alibaba
Design and Technology
