The latest information page from the JCQ includes

• guidance for teachers on malpractice
• presentations for teachers and learners
• an information sheet for teachers
• a poster for learners

As we go into the new year, each centre will be allocted a standards verifier (SV) for this academic year. By the end of February all centres should have been contacted by their allocated verifier.

In the meantime, its a good idea to ensure you are happy with your assessement plan as this will be requested early on in the process. However, remember, this is a working document so don't worry if things shift througout the year. It merely provided a guide for the SV.

If you have not heard from your SV by late February, please do get in touch with us via the support portal.

Please scroll down the page linked to below to find a map  with details of schools and colleges delivering esports.

Learning aim C: Explore career pathways and associated routes in esports

C1 Job roles, career pathways and progression routes in esports

• Selected job roles, career pathways and progression routes in esports, e.g. professional players, coach, shoutcaster/host, esports analyst, esports journalist, esports content creator, observer, administrator, esports broadcaster/producer community manager, team/player manager, operations, events manager.

• Potential link between job roles, career pathways and progression routes in esports and other related industries, e.g. cyber security, virtual reality and artificial intelligence, interface design, games development, social media management, event management, merchandising, sports coaching and development, journalism, exercise science.

• Sources of information on careers in esports.

• Education pathways in Higher Education and Apprenticeships.

• Industry and job-specific qualifications.

• Employers: local, national, international.

This article from the University of Chichester focuses on career opportunities which might follow study of one its programmes.  Some of the material is relevant to Unit 1 Learning Aim C.

As we go into the new year, each centre will be allocted a standards verifier (SV) for this academic year. By the end of February all centres should have been contacted by their allocated verifier.

In the meantime, its a good idea to ensure you are happy with your assessement plan as this will be requested early on in the process. However, remember, this is a working document so don't worry if things shift througout the year. It merely provided a guide for the SV.

If you have not heard from your SV by late February, please do get in touch with us via the support portal.

Following the recent UK government reform announcement regarding BTEC reform in the UK and the impact of this on BTEC qualifications. I would like to reassure all our international customers that this does not affect you. BTECs will continue to grow and flourish in our international markets, so please continue to plan and operate as usual!

Level 2 Esport is an available qualification to our international centres. Currently, we do not have a dedicated Level 2 International webpage - however the UK qualification can be taught in international centres. 

These qualifications are for learners who want to develop a range of skills within the esports and related industries. They are designed for learners at post-16 but are suitable qualifications for 14-16 where appropriate, as part of their wider study programme. They are ideal qualifications for learners intending to progress to further education at level 3 or to an apprenticeship within esports and related industries.

We have a variety of pages devoted to keeping you updated with the specifications, teaching resources, sample assignment materials as well as all authorised assignment briefs and Pearson Set Assignments.

I am frequently being asked about plans to reform our esports qualifications and we are waiting for the outcome of the Curriculum and Assessment Review whose final report is due in the autumn.  I am confident in the December newsletter a full response will be available.

We have a variety of pages devoted to keeping you informed about the reforms in the meantime.

The interim report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review was published in March and seemed to acknowledge that "a significant proportion of young people require a mix of qualifications, or cannot access A levels or T Levels, or have not yet decided on career plans."

Level 2

Our Level 2 Esports qualifications have been extended for delivery in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

The last registration date is 31 July 2027.
The last certification date is 31 July 2029.

Level 3

The National Esports Performance Campus (NEPC) is a multi-site entertainment and education complex located in Sunderland.

NEPC is the home of British Esports and provides access to state-of-the-art equipment, training, and investment.  The facility offers luxury accommodation for esports bootcamps, providing a comfortable and focused environment for players.  The campus boasts cutting-edge technology, including a 100-seater esports arena, training rooms, and broadcast facilities.

Multi factor authentication was rolled out to nearly a quarter of a million Pearson Portal users last year. Although it has now become a standard way of accessing our systems, it can sometimes present challenges if a smart device is lost or replaced.

You can read more information, see a quick start guide and access FAQs and troubleshooting for our authenticator app in our Pearson Portal Authenticator support article.

Based on feedback received this graphic was created to answer some common questions.

You can read more information, see a quick start guide and access FAQs and troubleshooting for our authenticator app in our Pearson Portal Authenticator support article.