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BTEC Travel and Tourism May 2026 update

7 May 2026

Here is your May 2026 update for BTEC Travel and Tourism from Jon Wolton your Subject Advisor, keeping you up to date. 

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In this update:

Key dates

Here are the key dates to help you stay on track with what’s coming up and what needs action.
Date Activity
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.

Training events

You can view the list of events below and register to them from the link below (please use filter: Travel and Tourism)

Register to training events
Holistic Assessment Planning and Assignment writing for BTEC International Level 3 in Travel and Tourism BTEC International Level 3 04 June 2026 at 08:30 - 14:30 BST

NEW: BTEC Travel and Tourism Facebook Group
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There is a new group for sharing ideas and collaboration

This space has been created especially for teachers, tutors, and practitioners delivering BTEC Travel and Tourism qualifications. Whether you're brand new to the qualification or have years of experience, this group is here to help you connect, collaborate, share ideas, and feel part of a supportive professional community.

What you can expect from the group:

• A friendly space to ask questions and share best practice

• Updates, guidance and teaching support for BTEC Travel and Tourism

• Resources, insights, and news from across the Travel and Tourism community

• Peer-to-peer help, inspiration, and lots of encouragement

Join the Facebook group for BTEC Travel and Tourism 

Our response to the outcomes of the post-16 level 3 and below pathways consultation in England

In March, the Department for Education published the outcome of its consultation on post-16 level 3 and below pathways in England, along with decisions on future qualification funding.

We know you’ll have questions about what this means for you, your students, and the future of vocational and technical education. To support you, we’ve now published our full response to the consultation outcome, outlining the key changes and what they mean for colleges and schools. 

Read our full response

Updated funding guides for Level 2 and 3 BTEC qualifications 

We have updated our funding guides to reflect the outcome of the consultation. Below, you can find the funding information for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 academic years and link to funding guides. 
Level 2 Funding Guide

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Level 3 Funding guide

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Level 2 and 3 consultation - have your say

Your opportunity to review and respond​​ to reform!

Ofqual have launched a consultation on regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3.

​Deadline: 2 July 2026

Review the consultation content and respond

Subject advisor

Jon Wolton

Travel & Tourism

Email :
TeachingTravelandTourism@pearson.com
Phone :
+44 (0) 344 463 2535 (Teaching Services team | Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm GMT)
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