June 2026 BTEC Performing Arts update
In this June update you will find all the latest news on our BTEC Performing Arts qualifications.
Please do get in touch if you have any questions using my details below.
In this update you will find information on:
- Training events and support this term and autumn term
- Level 2 and 3 consultation - have your say
- BTEC Tech Awards extended in England and Northern Ireland to 2030
- BTEC Tech Awards - have your say!
- CLA Report Card 2026 and Rapid Evidence Reviews
- Key dates
- Latest funding and reform information
- Digital credentials for Vocational Qualifications
- BTEC newsletters
- BTEC Performing Arts Sharing Best Practice Facebook page
- Pearson School & College Report 2026
- Support and Contact
Performing Arts training events in summer and autumn
We have some free online training events happening this term and in the autumn term, including New to BTEC and All Set for 2026-27.
As your Subject Advisor, I will be leading this events - as well as sharing information, guidance and news, there will be the opportunity to ask questions and share good practice.
Come join us!
| New to BTEC Nationals in Performing Arts/Performance | 30 June 2026 | 15:30-16:30 BST | Register now |
| New to BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts/Dance | 2 July 2026 | 15:30-16:30 BST | Register now |
| All Set for 26-27: BTEC Level 2 Performing Arts (Tech Award and Firsts) | 8 September 2026 | 15:30-16:30 BST | Register now |
| All Set for 26-27: BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts and Production Arts | 10 Sept 2026 | 15:30-16:30 BST | Register now |
Deadline for feedback: 2 July 2026
Ofqual are seeking views on how new post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at Levels 2 and 3 should be regulated, including the introduction of V Levels. These qualifications are intended to sit alongside A Levels and T Levels, helping to create clearer pathways into further study and employment.
The rules developed through this consultation will shape how these qualifications are designed, assessed and graded from the outset.
We’re gathering feedback to help shape support for centres, and your input really matters.
If you have a few minutes, please complete this short form.
The Cultural Learning Alliance’s 2026 Report Card, alongside Rapid Evidence Reviews developed with the Royal Shakespeare Company, highlight ongoing gaps in access to arts education and strong evidence of its impact on wellbeing, identity and, communication.
Together, these reports reinforce the vital role of arts subjects in supporting pupils’ wider development.
| May/June Series | BTEC Tech Award Performing Arts |
|---|---|
| 26 June 2022 | Deadline for amending marks following moderator feedback where necessary for internal assessments (optional) |
| 14 August 2026 | Restricted release of results to centres |
| 20 August 2026 | Release of results to learners |
BTEC L3 Nationals and L2 SKills
| May/June Series | BTEC L3 Nationals and L2 Skills |
|---|---|
| 5 July 2026 | Deadline to submit results for certification on August results days |
| 5 August 2026 | Restricted release of results to centres |
| 13 August 2026 | Release of results to learners |
BTEC International
| May/June Series | BTEC International |
|---|---|
| within 60 days of enrolment at the centre | Deadline for registrations - late registration fees after this date |
| June 2025 | Release of Pearson-set Assignments (PSA) - valid for 1 year after publish date |
| 5 July 2026 | Deadline to submit results for certification on August results days (ie. for learners applying to HEIs via UCAS) |
| Immediately after completion | Deadline to submit results for certification for non-UK-academic year programmes |
BTEC Higher Nationals
| May/June Series | BTEC Higher Nationals |
|---|---|
| May - July 2026 | External Examination sampling - completed by 30 July |
| August 2026 | Students receive qualification |
As BTEC reform continues, we’re sharing updated guidance to help you plan with confidence.
These resources outline how Pearson is supporting centres to continue delivering BTEC qualifications, alongside clear information on funding, support arrangements, and what this means for your learners and programmes.
We’re introducing digital credentials for Pearson vocational qualifications — a secure, online way for students to access and share their achievements alongside paper certificates.
This change supports progression into further study and employment, with no changes to assessment, grading or standards.
Digital credentials will be available for vocational qualifications, excluding Tech Awards and T Levels.
Do you teach any of our BTEC Performing Arts or Production Arts courses?
Then this group was made for you. It’s a friendly, professional space where you can share ideas, swap tips, and ask those everyday teaching questions.
Whether you're after inspiration or support, this is a great place to collaborate with others and get the latest news.
Pearson School & College Report 2026
The Pearson School & College Report brings together thousands of voices from across education to build a clear, independent picture of what learning looks like in the UK today. Each year, teachers, students, school leaders, college tutors and home educators share their experiences, challenges and hopes for the future, helping to surface what really matters across classrooms, colleges and learning communities nationwide.Now in its fifth year, the report has grown in both scale and insight. Drawing on more than 50,000 voices gathered since 2022, this edition highlights the shifting trends, challenges and opportunities shaping learning today.
Subject advisor
Paul Webster
Drama, Theatre and Performing Arts
