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GCSE Physics and Combined Science Equation Sheet support
Read about news on equation sheet support for GCSE Physics and Combined Science for 2025-27 exams.
Update on Support for Pearson GCSE Physics and Combined Science (Physics) Exams (2025–2027)
The Ofqual consultation has concluded, and as a result, we would like to inform you of the support we will provide for students sitting Pearson GCSE Physics and Combined Science (Physics) exams in 2025, 2026, and 2027.
Pearson will continue to offer support materials in the form of an equation sheet for these exams during this period. Clean copies of the equation sheet will be included with the exam papers for 2025, 2026, and 2027.
The equation sheet for the 2025 exams will be the same as the one used for the 2024 exams. As such, students and teachers are welcome to access the 2024 equation sheet for practice purposes, if they wish. Please find the link to download this below.
If you would like to read the full Ofqual consultation outcome please visit the Ofqual website - see link provided below.
Equation sheets for International Science qualifications
The same approach will be followed for our International GCSE Physics, Science Double Award and Single Award (physics) papers as deatiled in our recent update.
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Irine Muhiuddin
Science
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March 2026 Teaching Science update
Welcome to the March Teaching Science update
This update brings together the key dates, reminders and support you’ll need over the coming weeks — from practical declaration forms to new resources and training opportunities.You’ll also find the latest qualification news, including updates for GCSE, A level, BTEC and ELC Science, alongside FAQs and guidance for the reformed BTEC National AAQ Applied Science. Whether you’re finalising entries, supporting students with practical work, or planning ahead for next year, we’re here to help you feel confident and supported.
Best wishes,
Irine Muhiuddin
Science Subject Advisor -
International Science Qualification News March 2026
Hello colleagues,
Welcome to your March update for teachers of International Science qualifications! Along with key dates and FAQs we have examiner vacancies and news of a new Lab Setup Guide as well as mapping documents for IAL sciences, examWizard news (with practical past paper questions available now for IAL Biology), the recording of our recent STEM university applications webinar and provisional timetables for the June 2027 exam series.
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
Pearson Edexcel Subject Advisor for International Science Qualifications