Science
GCSE Science update: The Head Teacher declaration form
This update is for GCSE (9-1) Science and provides a link to the Head Teacher declaration form that should be submitted by the 15 April.
GCSE Science practical requirements for 2023
As you will be able to read in a previous update practical requirements return to normal in 2023 for GCSE and A level Science. This means for GCSE Science students are required to undertake the core practical activities listed in our specifications. We provide a GCSE Core Practical Guides and videos to support centres with practical work. These can be found on the GCSE Science qualification page under the 'teaching and learning materials' section.
Head Teacher declaration form
Centres must also confirm that students have completed the mandatory core practicals by completing and submitting a GCSE Head Teacher declaration form.
This must be submitted to Pearson by 15th April in the year of certification. Any failure by centres to provide the declaration will be treated as malpractice and/or maladministration.
You can access the Head Teacher declaration form, along with accompanying FAQs, from the link below.
The completed Head Teacher declaration form should be submitted via the online form below.
Subject advisor
Irine Muhiuddin
Science
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International Science Qualification News October 2026
Hello colleagues,
Welcome to your October update for International Science teachers.
For teachers of our IAL Science courses there's some news in this update regarding our new specifications which will be for first teaching in September 2027 - do get involved in our consultation on these if you are interested! We've also got news of free online resources and upcoming CPD opportunities, including new 'mark like an examiner' self-paced courses for International GCSE science teachers!
As ever, don't hesitate to get in touch if I can help in any way - why not book a Teams call with me (follow the link below) if it would be helpful to talk something over?
Best wishes,
Tim Lawrence
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October 2026 Teaching Science update
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Best wishes,
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