October update - PE and Sport
In this update I would like to keep you up to date with some key deadlines, invite you to attend feedback/training sessions for both GCSE PE and BTEC Tech Award in Sport (2022) qualifications and give you the opportunity to share your thoughts on how you choose between General Qualifications and Vocational qualifications. I would also like to give you the opportunity for you to help design and shape a new verification process for the BTEC National qualifications.
Key dates
| 17 October | Entry deadline for BTEC Nationals and BTEC Tech Award in Sport (2022) Dec/Jan series |
| 1 November | BTEC learner registration deadline |
| 12 December | Access to Script deadline |
| 15 December | Deadline for mark submission and upload of work of sampled learners for internal assessments for Dec/Jan series |
| 15 May | Standardisation verification first sampling deadline |
Training sessions for GCSE PE and BTEC Tech Award in Sport (2022).
Are you looking for some support with GCSE PE and/or BTEC Tech Award in Sport? Why not sign up to one of the following training/support sessions.
| Date | Time | Course | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 13 October | 16.00 - 18.00 | GCSE PE - Mock Marking | Register |
| Tuesday 14 October | 14.00 - 14.45 | BTEC Tech Award in Sport - Component 3 | Register |
| Friday 17 October | 08.00 - 08.45 | BTEC Tech Award in Sport - Component 3 | Register |
Help shape the future of qualifications
We would love to hear your thoughts on how you choose between General Qualifications (such as GCSE and A Level) and Vocational Qualifications (such as BTEC)—especially for subjects with lots of coursework. Your insights will help us build a curriculum that truly supports students’ learning journeys and career goals. Tell us what matters to you by the end of October. Your feedback will guide decisions for upcoming school years.
Calling all Centres who deliver BTEC Nationals (2016) in Business, IT, Health & Social Care, Applied Law and Sport & Exercise Science
Help us design and shape a new Verification Process - get involved in the Verify Trial. We would love your help shaping a new Verification Process. Please join us by participating in the Verify Trial, launching this academic year.
Do get in touch if you deliver any of the following BTEC Nationals (2016) Business IT Health & Social Care Applied Law Sport & Exercise Science
Whether you deliver some, or all the above programmes we want to hear from you. The Verify Trial focuses on providing centres with a dedicated tool designed to assist in quality assurance processes and to improve accuracy in internal assessments. By taking part, your centre will benefit from early access to resources aimed at supporting robust and transparent quality assurance, ensuring fairness for all learners.
If your centre is keen to drive improvement and be part of something exciting, we’d love to hear from you! Please use the link to express your interest.
Subject advisor
Penny Lewis
Physical Education and Sport
