September 2025 Design and Technology update
Welcome to the start of a new academic year! I hope you had a relaxing summer. Here is your September 2024 update, providing all the essential information you need to kick off the academic year.
If you need support or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out using my contact information provided below.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10 September | Support session: GCSE Design and Technology: All Set for 2025-2026 |
| 11 September | Support session: A level Design and Technology: All Set for 2025-2026 |
| 25 September | Deadline to submit requests for Reviews of Marking and moderation |
| 12 December | Last date to use the Access To Scripts service via Script Viewer. |
| 21 February 2026 | Entries deadline |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GCSE Design and Technology: All Set for 2025-2026 | 10 September 2024 at 16:00-17:00 BST |
| A Level Design and Technology: All Set for 2025-2026 | 11 September 2024 at 16:00-17:00 BST |
Read the getting ready for results update for all the post results services information. If you want to discuss anything, please feel free to get in touch.
Accessing your centre's individual moderator report
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 or the results tab in edexcel online due to your profile settings.
Watch the short video below for guidance:
Upcoming training events
Please keep an eye on PD Academy as the events are scheduled.
| Event | Date and time | Book |
|---|---|---|
| A Level Design and Technology: Assessment Insights Summer 2025 | 15 October 2025 at 16:00-17:00 BST | -- |
| A Level Design and Technology: Explore and Understand Grids 4–8 – Designing a Prototype | 12 November 2025 at 16:00-17:30 BST | Book your place |
| A Level Design and Technology: Explore and Understand Grids 9–11 – Making a Final Prototype | 03 December 2025 at 16:00-17:00 GMT | Book your place |
| Event | Date and time | Book |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE Design and Technology: Assessment Insights Summer 2025 | TBC | - |
| GCSE Design and Technology: Low-cost Prototyping (Face-to-Face) | 3 October 2025 at 09:30-15:30 BST | -- |
| Explore and Understand: Design Ideas and Reviews | TBC | - |
| Explore and Understand : Development and Manufacture | TBC | - |
| Face to face event | Events to be delivered in Feb/March 2026 | - |
Subject advisor
Evren Alibaba
Design and Technology
