November 2025 Design and Technology update
November 2025 Design and Technology update, bringing you focused news, including key dates, available training and more.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 12 December | Last date to use the Access To Scripts service via Script Viewer. |
| 21 February 2026 | Entries deadline |
| 15 May 2026 | Deadline to submit NEA samples and NEA marks |
| 22 May 2026 | A level Design and Technology 9DT0 01 exam |
| 10 June 2026 | GCSE Design and Technology 1DT0 (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F) exam |
GCSE and A level Design and Technology Administrative support guide for 2025/2026 Academic year is now ready and accessible from the qualification pages.
The guide has two main updates:
- Dates
- Change in the sample size information
From June 2026, we’ll be asking you to submit a slightly larger sample size for NEA moderation for both GCSE and A level qualifications.
This change is designed to make moderation smoother and reduce the need for additional sample requests later in the year.
Therefore if you are selecting your students for sampling for the May 26 moderation submission, please ensure that you refer the information here and in the Administrative Support Guide.
We’ve got a range of training events lined up to help you deliver the GCSE and A level Design and Technology specifications with confidence.
And here’s some exciting news – we’re expanding our face-to-face events, including new sessions for A level. These are currently being scheduled, and you’ll be able to book your place soon.
Online events for both GCSE and A level are now scheduled. You can book on to these from the following update!
Online training events for GCSE and A level Design and Technology
Subject advisor
Evren Alibaba
Design and Technology
