June 2026 Design and Technology update
Welcome to the June 2026 update from your Subject Advisor
Key dates
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10 June 2026 | GCSE Design and Technology 1DT0 (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F) exam |
| 13 August 2026 | A level results day |
| 20 August 2026 | GCSE results day |
Summer 2027 Contextual challenges
From the below link you can access the contextual challenges for summer 2027 certification.
In the document, there are 3 themes. Each theme has 2 contextual challenges. Learners must read through these and select one of the 6 contextual challenges to respond to in their NEA project.
Ofqual is launching a podcast for teachers and school leaders.
'Can I Just Qualify That?' will be built around conversations that matter and advice you can use.
Episode one drops on Thursday 4 June on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
The first few episodes will cover everything from qualification reform and how GCSE and A level grading works, to helpful tips for exam season, results days, and cyber security.
Event |
Date |
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A Level Design and Technology: Explore and Understand Grids 1–3 |
24 June 2026 at 16:00 – 17:30 BST |
25 June 2026 at 16:00 – 17:00 BST |
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16 July 2026 at 9:30 – 16:00 BST |
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15 September 2026 at 16:00 - 17:00 GMT |
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17 September 2026 at 16:00 - 17:00 GMT |
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12 October 2026 at 16:00 - 17:00 GMT |
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Design and Technology Network: Integrating CAD into the Curriculum |
19 October 2026 at 16:00 - 17:00 GMT |
Exam feedback surveys
We wish to provide students with the best possible exam experience, and your insights are crucial in helping us achieve this goal. If you're a teacher whose students have taken any of our exams in the May/June 2026 series, we are eager to hear your thoughts.
Your feedback will play a vital role in shaping the future of our qualifications and assessments. Your input will be shared with our senior examiners and across our subject teams to help us continuously improve future assessments and enhance the exam experience for students.
Please take a few minutes to provide your feedback, thank you.
Subject advisor
Evren Alibaba
Design and Technology
