BTEC Nationals February Update

Subjects A-Z

Thu Feb 06 00:00:00 UTC 2025

January has come and gone so fast, I am sure that you are all still trying to come to terms with the ramifications of the Level 3 reforms. Please be assured as we reach the first half term of 2025 we will do our utmost to keep you full informed.

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Level 3 Reform

Pause and review of Level 3 reforms

Key Dates for 2024/2025 on the current BTEC Nationals

We are sharing an important update regarding the key dates and term-time checkpoints. To every centre that has recently delivered any of our BTEC Level 3 National qualifications. These key dates have been designed to ensure BTEC results are delivered successfully to all learners expecting a result in 2025

BTEC key dates and term-time checkpoints 2024/25

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BTEC National Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs)

Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) Registration 2025

AAQ Training Events

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AAQ Getting Started events

Getting Started events will cover ways to Plan and Teach BTEC National AAQ in Computing and Information Technology.

These events can count as 1.5 Hours of CPD. You will receive a certificate of attendance the next working day after the live event. Please be aware that this event will be recorded and may be shared publicly.

Qualification	Date	Time	Registration
Computing	14 February 2025	12:00 - 13:00	Register
Computing	26 March 2025	16:00 - 17:00	Register
Computing	19 May 2025	16:00 - 17:00	Register
Information Technology	7 February 2025	12:00 - 13:00	Register
Information Technology	10 March 2025	16:00 - 17:00	Register
Information Technology	12 May 2025	16:00 - 17:00	Register

These live sessions will meet the following objectives:

Centres can confidently plan the delivery of the new qualifications at Level 3, based on their and their learners' needs.
Centres have a clear view on the underpinning knowledge required to deliver the units.
Centres identify how to use internal assessment support materials to inform teaching and learning and understand the standard.
Centres know where to find support, via the website or specific roles within Pearson.

Getting ready for Internal Assessment

IThese events are aimed at UK based teachers preparing to deliver the new BTEC Level 3 qualifications.

Qualification	Date	Time	Registration
Computing	3 June 2025	15:30 - 17:00	Register
Information Technology	10 June 2025	15:30 - 17:00	Register

Subject advisor

Tim Brady

Computer Science and ICT Subject Advisor

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Level 3 Reform

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BTEC National Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs)

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Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) Availablility

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AAQ Getting Started events

Getting ready for Internal Assessment

Subject advisor

Tim Brady

Computer Science and ICT Subject Advisor

BTEC Nationals February Update

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Level 3 Reform

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See our latest - 12 December 2024

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BTEC National Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs)

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Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) Availablility

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AAQ Getting Started events

Getting ready for Internal Assessment

Subject advisor

Tim Brady

Computer Science and ICT Subject Advisor

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