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May 2026 Subject Advisor update for Health and Social Care

May update for Health and Social Care

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Welcome to the May update for Health and Social Care.

Lets hope the sunshine lasts for the bank holidays in the UK that are coming up fast.

There is lots of information about becoming part of the Pearson team as a marker for Medical Science AAQ and the new T-Level Science.

Don't forget the May 15 deadline for samples to be sent for the Tech Award moderation and Standards Verification for other qualifications. 

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Summer Exams

Good luck to all Students and Teachers

Good luck to all students who a sitting exams in the next couple of months. Thank you teachers for all your hard work preparing the students. 

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

The government has published outcomes from the post‑16 level 3 and below pathways consultation, confirming clearer vocational routes alongside A levels and T Levels. 

Read our response


See our updated Funding Guides below:

Level 3 Funding Guide

Level 2 Funding Guide

Guide to Funding and Support

Key information for Wales, Northern Ireland, independently funded centres, and international centres will be updated shortly:

Wales or Northern Ireland

Independently funded centres

Supporting every learner journey

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Sector update resources for Health and Social Care

As part of the consultation response, we've updated our Health and Social Care  sector page, including the Options Guide.

We know this is a time when clarity matters. That’s why we’re committed to supporting you with the guidance you need to plan with confidence.​

Sector Page

Options Guide

MFL Become an examiner social asset - 2

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T-Level Health

We are recruiting!

We are currently recruiting for the Chair/Senior Content Validator and  PE/Content Author for the T level Health.  Please take a look at the roles and apply using the links below. 

T Level - Health - Chair of Examiners

Principal Examiner and Content Author for T Levels Health (Employer Set Project)

Principal Examiner and Content Author for T Levels Health (Core Paper 1 and 2)

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AAQ BTEC National Medical Science and Health and Social Care

We’re inviting Science specialists to help mark our Pearson Level 3 AAQ BTEC National in Medical Science  

We are also looking for Health and Social Care teachers to mark for the AAQ

Becoming an examiner is a great way to share your expertise, uphold assessment standards, and grow professionally. If you enjoy shaping the future of the subject and working with other subject specialists, apply to become a Pearson Associate.

BTEC Level 3 National (AAQ) - Examiner

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T-Level Health

Good news!

We have approval from DfE and Ofqual

The T Level Technical Qualifications in Health and Science have been approved by the DfE and Ofqual. We’re in the process of regulating the qualifications, which will generate the QAN we need to progress your provider approval applications. 

The specification and specimen assessment materials should be published by the end of this term.  We’ve previously shared the pre-publication version with providers who joined our validation panel. If you weren’t on the panel but would like a copy, contact andrew.hambelton@pearson.com.

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