July 2023 Esports update
Welcome to the July update!
A reminder that the deadline for submitting claims for learners who will be completing this year is 5 July.
We now have the funding tables for Wales and Northern Ireland (as well as England) taking us up to learners starting BTEC Nationals in 2025.
Learners completing a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Esports this year will be able to claim a digital badge from Credly.
When the summer break arrives, I hope you will have the opportunity to enjoy it to the fullest.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 5 July  | Claiming deadline: for all learners completing this year. |
| 17 August  | BTEC Level 3 results released to learners |
| 24 August  | BTEC Level 2 results released to learners |
Please ensure that you submit all internally assessed units and make a full award claim before the deadline of 5th July for all learners who are expecting to receive their results in August 2023.
Failing to meet this deadline may result in the inability to guarantee that your learners will receive their results in August. We strongly advise you to complete your full award claims as soon as possible, allowing ample time to address any outstanding issues in collaboration with us.
In the event that you are unable to meet this deadline, please contact us immediately through the Pearson Support Portal. Please use "BTEC claiming" as the description of your case.
The teaching, learning and assessment page for 2022-23 will keep you up to date with the latest news and information to support you delivering BTEC qualifications. 
On 28 March, JCQ released a document which provides teachers and assessors with the information they need to manage use of AI in assessments. This guidance applies to all our qualifications including vocational qualifications.
Important points to note:
- centres should explain the importance of students submitting their own independent work
- centres should ensure that teachers and assessors are familiar with AI tools and their risks
- centres should consider communications with parents/carers to make them aware of AI
- students must acknowledge use of AI when used
- misuse of AI tools is malpractice.
Within the document, there is a list of potential indicators of AI use that may help identify work where students have misused AI.
Please do take a look at this guidance.
This page looks at the different types of role available and might be a useful introduction to Unit 1 Learning Aim C on the BTEC Nationals.
Find out about jobs/roles in Esports
This article looks at how esports can be beneficial for mental health, and also discusses the negatives surrounding it too.
Esports offers numerous opportunities for young people. In particular, the intersection of esports and education has the potential to provide 16-18-year-olds with valuable skills and experiences that can benefit them in a variety of ways.
Esports offers numerous opportunities for young people. In particular, the intersection of esports and education has the potential to provide 16-18-year-olds with valuable skills and experiences that can benefit them in a variety of ways.
British Esports and Williams Esports will be launching a National Student Racing League in September 2023 for schools and colleges,
Nik Turner has written this guide to help you get started in delivering a BTEC qualification in Esports.
Sunderland College and British Esports have been working together in a partnership which aims to make Sunderland a global hub for esports.
This page provides an overview of the reforms and will be updated as and when new information becomes available.
As part of the Level 3 Vocational Qualification reforms we would like to invite you to help influence the next generation of BTEC Nationals. We want to ensure we capture the teacher and learner voice in our qualifications and support materials.
This is your opportunity to have your say and get involved.
The funding checklists below for 16-19 year olds give you a comprehensive view of funding which takes us up to the cohort starting in 2025.
This will give you clarity on how the recent updates on funding for BTEC Level 3 affect your centre and learners.
Go to the delivery support page
Here you will find links to delivery guides, past training content, guidance on resources, how to keep up to date with BTEC, and the benefits of Esports to learners.
Go to the assessment support page
Here you will find links to assignment briefs, standardisation materials, the Assignment Checking Service and quality assurance guides.
Subject advisors
Colin Leith
Esports
