January 2026 Engineering update
Here is your January 2026 update for Engineering from your Subject Advisor, keeping you up to date.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 20 March 2026 | Entry deadline for BTEC First and Nationals Summer 2026 exam series |
| 15 May 2026 | Standards verification first sampling deadline |
| 15 June 2026 | Second sampling deadline (if required) |
| 5 July 2026 | Deadline to report internally assessed unit grades on edexcel online for time release of results in summer. |
| 13 August 2026 | Level 3 Results day |
| 20 August 2026 | Level 2 Results day. |
Your first term-time checkpoint is now open
The BTEC cohort declaration for summer 2026, your first term-time checkpoint, is now open to complete by 30 January 2026. Although your exams officer and quality nominee will be leading this activity, your support can make all the difference.They’ll be checking which students are expected to complete this summer so results can be issued smoothly in August.
Be ready to share what you know about your students’ progress. This helps us build an accurate picture of who’s on track for summer completion and helps prevent delays later on. When we get this right now, we’re setting students up for a better results experience. It’s one of the simplest ways to support them long before results day.
Ofqual consultation for on-screen assessment
Ofqual has launched a consultation on proposals for how on-screen assessment should be regulated in GCSEs, AS and A levels in England. Whilst they propose a controlled introduction of on-screen assessment, pen-and-paper will remain central to most exams.
As teachers working directly with students, you understand their needs and the challenges this proposal may present.
Your opinion counts. The consultation closes on 5 March 2026.
| Event | Qualification | Date and time |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Ready for Internal Assessment: BTEC National (AAQ) in Engineering (2025) | BTEC Nationals (AAQ) | 02 February 2026 at 16:00 - 17:30 GMT |
| Preparing for External Assessment: BTEC National (AAQ) in Engineering (2025) | BTEC Nationals (AAQ) | 04 February 2026 at 16:00 - 17:30 GMT |
| Introduction to teaching and assessing the RQF Higher Nationals in Engineering | BTEC Higher Nationals | 09 February 2026 at 09:00 - 11:30 GMT |
| Getting Ready for Internal Assessment: BTEC National (AAQ) in Engineering (2025) | BTEC Nationals (AAQ) | 10 February 2026 at 16:00 - 17:30 GMT |
| Grading Standardisation Workshop for BTEC International Level 2 & 3 Engineering | BTEC Internationals | 23 February 2026 at 08:00 - 14:00 GMT |
| Introduction to Teaching the International BTEC Level 3 in Engineering | BTEC Internationals | 14 April 2026 at 09:00 - 11:30 GMT |
| Holistic Assessment Planning and Assignment writing for BTEC International Level 3 in Engineering | BTEC Internationals | 21 April 2026 at 08:30 - 14:30 GMT |
| Introduction to teaching and assessing the RQF Higher Nationals in Engineering | BTEC Higher Nationals | 27 April 2026 at 09:00 - 11:30 GMT |
| Introduction to Teaching the International BTEC Level 3 in Engineering | BTEC Internationals | 01 June 2026 at 09:00 - 11:30 GMT |
| Holistic Assessment Planning and Assignment writing for BTEC International Level 3 in Engineering | BTEC Internationals | 02 June 2026 at 08:30 - 14:30 GMT |
January 2026 and Summer 2026 timetables for all qualifications can be accessed from the link below.
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