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
Subject updates
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April 2025 Teaching Science update
Welcome to the April Teaching Science update for teachers of Pearson Edexcel Science qualifications. In this update you will find key dates, details of training events, information on new resources and other news items to support your teaching.
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International Science Qualification News April 2025
This update is for teachers of International GCSE and International A Level courses in biology, chemistry, physics and science.
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Facebook group for teachers of our international science qualifications, and hope that many of you will join and use this forum to ask questions and to support each other.
We also have news here of examiner vacancies for the coming exam series, a range of training resources available and answers to teachers' frequently asked questions.
As ever please don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like to discuss any aspect of our courses.
Best wishes,
Tim Lawrence
Pearson Edexcel Subject Advisor for International Science Qualifications