May 2025 Esports update

We would like to invite both teachers and learners to share their stories with us so we can work together to inspire others.

We will work with you to create the content and guide you through the process.

On 30 April 2025 the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) published their updated JCQ guidance on AI Use in Assessments.

The guidance is designed to help students and teachers to complete NEAs, coursework and other internal assessments successfully, giving students the chance to demonstrate skills which cannot be assessed in exams.

Please do share the latest version of the guidance with senior leaders, teachers and assessors in your school or college. It’s vital the guidance informs school policies on AI use, and schools and colleges provide staff and students with clear information.

A summary of the key updates is available on the JCQ website. They also have a poster for students on the use of AI and assessments and an information sheet for teachers along with PowerPoint presentations for teachers and students.

To be held at Ibstock Place School, Roehampton, London from 9am - 4pm on 16 May.

We have two new bitesize videos available to help your understanding of the standards verification process and to ensure effective and successful standards verification.

The BTEC Nationals in Esports are funded for both September 2025 and September 2026 starters.

Our Level 2 Esports qualifications have been extended for delivery in England,   Northern Ireland and Wales.

The last registration date is 31 July 2027.
The last certification date is 31 July 2029.

The interim report was published in March with the final report due in the autumn.

The report seems to acknowledge that "a significant proportion of young people require a mix of qualifications, or cannot access A levels or T Levels, or have not yet decided on career plans."

Multi factor authentication was rolled out to nearly a quarter of a million Pearson Portal users last year. Although it has now become a standard way of accessing our systems, it can sometimes present challenges if a smart device is lost or replaced.

You can read more information, see a quick start guide and access FAQs and troubleshooting for our authenticator app in our Pearson Portal Authenticator support article.

Based on feedback received this graphic was created to answer some common questions.

You can read more information, see a quick start guide and access FAQs and troubleshooting for our authenticator app in our Pearson Portal Authenticator support article.

The National Esports Performance Campus (NEPC) is a multi-site entertainment and education complex located in Sunderland.

NEPC is the home of British Esports and provides access to state-of-the-art equipment, training, and investment.  The facility offers luxury accommodation for esports bootcamps, providing a comfortable and focused environment for players.  The campus boasts cutting-edge technology, including a 100-seater esports arena, training rooms, and broadcast facilities.