Computer Science April Update

Subjects A-Z

Wed Apr 02 23:00:00 UTC 2025

I hope this spring terms is treating you well please find some information here that I hope will be useful.

GCSE Computer Science – No Immediate Changes to Content

Following the Department for Education’s (DfE) review of GCSE Computer Science, we’ve carefully considered their proposed changes to subject content. We know that stability is crucial for you and your students, and at a time when so much is in the process of review in the curriculum and assessment space, we’ve decided to keep our current specification as it is.

We’ll continue to review and evolve our qualification, with teacher and student experience at the heart of every decision. For now, we are keeping our content stable, so that you can carry on delivering our specification with confidence. If you have any questions, we’re always happy to hear from you.

Our full response will be emailed to centres directly.

Support for running Paper 2

Live Paper 2 Preparation Sessions

We are also providing two live sessions to support all our centres in the build up to the Paper 2 summer series. In previous years these sessions have been lively and very helpful please do sign up.

Please read our full update on Paper 2 support.

12 March 2025

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30th April 2015

Training and Resources

Computing at School Webinar recording

Computing at School Webinar

This session introduced the approach and solution to assessing our Paper 2 GCSE on screen.

Tim Brady summarised our straightforward approach and hosted a question-and-answer session.

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Question 5 & 6 deep dive

This free online event took place on the 11 February 2025 at 16:00-17:30.

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October 2024 training session recordings

You can download and enjoy the two recent training events

New to Pearson Edexcel GCSE Computer Science

This event was live on 08 October 2024 and is a useful insight if you are considering our specification and interested in its features and the support available. This training is for teachers who are moving to Pearson Edexcel or delivering the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Computer Science specification for the first time.

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Exam Insights May/June 2024

This event was live on 01 October 2024 it focused on the performance of some of the key questions in the series and provides analysis to support centres with understanding the assessment. The session points out key statistical performance data that may help with your planning for the year ahead.

Specimen Set 4

You can now access a further set of Specimen Papers - these are Set 4. These Specimen papers will remain under padlock and are a very valuable resources to be used by teachers for mocks and other in program assessments. The silver padlock means that only teachers can access these resources. Further Set 4 resources, such as exemplar training materials will be added during the next academic year.

In the meantime please utilise all Sets 1 to 4 to help prepare your students for the live assessments.

Specimen paper and mark schemes

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Case Study Video

Recording of Network event with Mission Encodeable

Recording of Network event 19th March 2024 with Mission Encodeable

Recent students Harry and Anna who are currently in Year 12 studying A Level Computer Science presented their Mission Encodeable resources and answered questions about their experience of GCSE Computer Science.

Mission Encodeable

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Join a community to discuss our approach

If you are delivering, or are considering delivering, our 2020 Computer Science specification and have not already been contacted please complete the Intention to offer form below.

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Please join the 2207 colleagues currently active in the Facebook group for this qualification. It is teachers only and provides the platform for free and open sharing of views resources and opinions.

Pearson Edexcel GCSE Computer Science Facebook Group

Join us as an Examiner

Join us as an Examiner

Excellent opportunity to join this growing team and gain invaluable CPD.

A GCSE -Computer Science (2020 Specification) Examiner will mark candidates’ responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to conditions of recognition and examination procedures. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.

Please note that if you wish to be considered you must have experience with Python Computer Language for 1CP2 02.

Responsibilities

To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained
To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times
To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to
To ensure all administration is completed as specified

Experience/qualifications needed

You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience: a. within the last 8 years b. within the relevant qualification and subject
You will have a degree or equivalent
You will be a qualified teacher
You will have experience in Python

Application Link

Free teacher Access

Free teacher access to Pearson’s online GCSE revision.

We're here to help your GCSE Computer Science students have the best chance to succeed with online revision from the exam experts.

Pearson Revise Online gives every student the same access to all their revision guides for Pearson Edexcel and AQA subjects. All in one place online, with quick quizzes and knowledge checks to help them prioritise their learning.

This year, teachers can get free access to the platform to use in front-of-class revision lessons in the run-up to mocks.

Discover Pearson Revise Online today

Subject advisor

Tim Brady

Computer Science and ICT Subject Advisor

Email :

TeachingComputerScience@pearson.com TeachingICT@pearson.com

Facebook :

BTEC Tech Award in DIT Facebook group

BTEC Firsts in I&CT Facebook group

T-Level Digital Facebook group

GCSE Computer Science Facebook group

Phone :

+44 (0) 344 463 2535 (Teaching Services team | Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm GMT)

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Response to DfE Content Review

GCSE Computer Science – No Immediate Changes to Content

Support for running Paper 2

Live Paper 2 Preparation Sessions

12 March 2025

30th April 2015

Training and Resources

Computing at School Webinar

Useful background content

Please watch this short case study video

Recording of Network event 19th March 2024 with Mission Encodeable

Join us as an Examiner

Excellent opportunity to join this growing team and gain invaluable CPD.

Free teacher access to Pearson’s online GCSE revision.

Subject advisor

Tim Brady

Computer Science and ICT Subject Advisor

Computer Science April Update

Response to DfE Content Review

GCSE Computer Science – No Immediate Changes to Content

Support for running Paper 2

Live Paper 2 Preparation Sessions

12 March 2025

30th April 2015

Training and Resources

Computing at School Webinar

Useful background content

Please watch this short case study video

Recording of Network event 19th March 2024 with Mission Encodeable

Join us as an Examiner

Excellent opportunity to join this growing team and gain invaluable CPD.

Free teacher access to Pearson’s online GCSE revision.

Subject advisor

Tim Brady

Computer Science and ICT Subject Advisor

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