July 2026 PE and Sport Update | Pearson qualifications

July 2026 PE and Sport update

Tue Jul 07 13:57:00 UTC 2026

Welcome to the July 2026 update from your Subject Advisor

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This month brings an update on the proposed content, and content addendum, on the reformed T level in Sport; Understanding your students' results; Support for students ahead of results day; New Ofqual podcast for teachers; Support sessions for next term; key dates; how to become a member of the PE and Sport facebook group, as well as upcoming dates and deadlines, resources, and delivery support to prepare for this term.

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General Updates

Have your say in the re development of the BTEC National in Sport suite

We are pleased to share that the DfE has now published the proposed content and content addendum for the reformed T Level in Sport, due for first teaching from September 2028.

As part of this reform, the DfE will set mandated content that will shape the structure, delivery, and overall suitability of the qualification. It is therefore essential that providers and partners like you review and share your views to ensure the qualification works in practice.

This is a key opportunity to influence the future of T Level Sport—helping to ensure it:
• Meets the needs of your learners
• Is manageable for your staff to deliver
• Supports clear progression into employment, apprenticeships, and higher education
The proposed content is not final, and your feedback will directly inform its development.


Proposed Content

Subject Content Addendum

The consultation runs until Sunday 9th August 2026.  We strongly encourage you to review the materials and submit your feedback to the DfE.

Consultation Response

 

 


 

Would you like to be involved with the re-development of the Level 2 and Level 3 qualification suites?

As part of our collaborative approach, we invite you to work with us on shaping the new qualification suites. If you would like to collaborate with us on the development of the new Level 2 and Level 3 qualification suites, please register your interest to join the Qualification Reform Community – Sport and Physical Activity. This is voluntary group that we will collaborate with to shape the future qualification design. 

Register your interest

 

 

Understanding your students' results - a guide to post-result services

As you prepare for results day, take a look at our post-results support guide to help you find theinformation you need to understand and analyse your students’ results, and what you can do if you have any queries about grading or marking.

A guide to post results service

 

Support for students ahead of results day

Waiting for exam results can be nerve-wracking for many students. Our guide for students, parents and carers on Understanding results and grades contains helpful information about what to expect on results day and where to find further support.

The guide includes information on:

- dates for results days
- receiving and understanding results
- grades and grade boundaries
- what steps to take if they are not happy with their results
- university applications
- certificates
- where to find further support.

Please pass this information on to your students.

Support for students ahead of results day

New Ofqual podcast for teachers

Ofqual is launching a podcast for teachers and school leaders. 'Can I Just Qualify That?' will be built around conversations that matter and advice you can use. The first few episodes will cover everything from qualification reform and how GCSE and A level grading works, to helpful tips for exam season, results days, and cyber security.
 
Episode one drops on Thursday 4 June on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. Subscribe to Ofqual's YouTube channel now so you don't miss it:

https://www.youtube.com/@ofqual

 

Support sessions for GCSE PE, GCE PE and BTEC Tech Award in Sport (2022) qualifications next term

We are offering support sesions for teachers to deliver the GCSE PE, GCE PE and/or BTEC Tech Award in Sport (2022) specifications. These sessions will identfiy key observations related to candidate performance highlighted in the examiner/moderator reports and provide strategies to help with the planning for the year ahead.

Qualification Title Date Time book
GCSE PE Feedback on the Summer 2026 series 21 September 16.00 - 17.30 book
GCE PE  Feedback on the Summer 2026 series 28 September 16.00 - 17.30 book
GCSE PE  New to Pearson 14 October 16.00 - 17.30 book
GCE PE New to Pearson 8 October 16.00 - 17.30 book
BTEC Tech Award in Sport (2022) Feedback on Component 1 29 September 13.00 - 13.45 book
BTEC Tech Award in Sport (2022) Feedback on Component 2 1 October 10.00 - 10.45 book 
BTEC Tech Award in Sport (2022) Feedback on Component 3 7 October 15.00 - 15.45 book
Key dates

BTEC Tech Award in Sport (2022) 

Date Description
18 August Examiners reports released
14 August Restricted release of results to centres
20 August Release of results to learners
20 August 2026 - 24 September 2026 Window for Review of Marking or Moderation (RoMMs) for internal and external assessments
30 calendar days from the outcome of RoMMs Deadline to lodge an appeal for internal and external assessments

GCSE and GCE PE
Date Description
14 July A level mark schemes released
21 July GCSE mark schemes released
1 August The 2025 exam material will be unpadlocked
13 August GCE - Results released to students
18 August A level examiners reports released
20 August  GCSE - results released to students
25 August GCSE examiners reports released
Pearson Edexcel PE and Sport Facebook Group
Pearson Edexcel PE and Sport teacher group for GCSE and A Level PE teachers. Run by your Subject Advisor Penny Lewis


Do you teach GCSE PE, A level PE, BTEC Tech Award in Sport or BTEC Nationals in Sport?

Then this group was made for you. It’s a friendly, professional space where you can share ideas, swap tips, and ask those everyday teaching questions.

Whether you're after inspiration or support, this is a great place to collaborate with others and get the latest news.

Join the Pearson Edexcel PE and Sport Facebook Group
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 GCSE and A Level PE

Key Dates
Date GCSE and A PE
14 July 2026 A level mark schemes released
21 July 2026 GCSE mark schemes released
13 August 2026 A Level Results day
18 August A level examiners reports released
20 August 2026 GCSE Results day
25 August GCSE examiners reports released


View the Instructions for the Conduct of NEA for GCSE PE


View the Instructions for the Conduct on NEA for A level PE
Special Consideration for GCSE PE

Special consideration for GCSE PE – Component 3

For Practical Performance, if the centre has formally assessed the candidate(s) and awarded the mark during the course of study it is not required for candidate(s) to apply for special consideration. You must inform the moderator that you have formally assessed the learner in all activities, and is now injured and cannot be part of the sample. You should then submit the marks in exactly the same way as you do for every other learner.

However, if the candidate(s) has never been formally assessed in one or more activity during the whole course of study, then they should apply for special consideration.

If the candidate(s) has failed to participate in an assessment/examination without valid reason, it is expected that they will be awarded the mark of absent and special consideration cannot be requested.

For further guidance see page 28 in the Instructions for the Conduct of NEA

Instructions for the Conduct of Non Examined Assessment (NEA) - Summer 2026

Centres will need to fill in two forms:

• JCQ’s Form 10 

• Pearson’s Form 10 (for practical performance)

Applications for special consideration along with the appropriate documentation, such as a medical certificate, should be sent to uk.special.requirements@ pearson.com

Special consideration

JCQ form 10 (PDF|101.0 KB)

Pearson Form 10
New material added to the Exemplar library for GCSE Component 4: PEP

I am delighted to announce that there are a few new exemplars for Component 4: PEP, including new exemplars on swimming, handball,  athletics, gaelic footbal, netball, trampolining, climbing and netball

 

Explore component 4 exemplars
Free Online Training

 Check out our free on demand recorded training courses  GCSE and A Level PE

A Level PE

  • Exam Insights Summer 2025
  • Preparing for Moderation
  • Preparing for the Summer Exam

GCSE PE

  • Exam Insights Summer 2025
  • Mocks Marking Training 2025
  • Preparing for Moderation
  • Preparing for the Summer Exam


Explore online training for GCSE and A Level PE
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BTEC Sport and Sport and Exercise Science

Key Dates


BTEC Key Dates and Term-Time Checkpoints

We recently published the BTEC key dates and term-time checkpoints for 2025/26. While your exams officers will take the lead on most of these activities, your support will be important to help meet these deadlines, so it’s useful to be aware of what is required and when.
pdf
Explore our key dates & term-time checkpoint guide (pdf | 408.3 KB)

Find out more about term-time checkpoints


BTEC Tech Awards
May/June Series BTEC Tech Award in Sport
14 August 2026 Restricted release of results to centres
18 August 2026 Examiners reports released
20 August 2026 Release of results to learners
pdf
Tech Awards key dates 2025-2026 (pdf | 467.3 KB)

View the BTEC Tech Award Quality Assurance page


BTEC L3 Nationals in Sport and Sport and Exercise Science
May/June Series BTEC L3 Nationals
5 July 2026 Deadline to submit results for certification on August results days
5 August 2026 Restricted release of results to centres
13 August 2026 Release of results to learners

View 2025/26 exam timetables for external units

View the BTEC Quality Assurance page 


BTEC International
May/June Series BTEC International
5 July 2026 Deadline to submit results for certification on August results days (ie. for learners applying to HEIs via UCAS)
Immediately after completion Deadline to submit results for certification for non-UK-academic year programmes
pdf
BTEC International Key Dates 2025 - 2026 (pdf | 65.5 KB)

View the BTEC International Quality Assurance page


BTEC Higher Nationals
May/June Series BTEC Higher Nationals
May - July 2026 External Examination sampling - completed by 30 July
August 2026 Students receive qualification

View the BTEC Higher Nationals Quality Assurance page
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 Helpful Resources and Inspiration

 

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Physical Education and Sport

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