Clarification of our planned approach for Standards Verification in 2021
We would like to follow up our communication on 25 February and clarify our planned approach for working with you on the Standards Verification process this year.
Services to support your school
Onscreen Assessment
Thousands of students are already taking our Pearson Edexcel GCSE and International GCSE exams onscreen, and more options are available every year.
There are currently 9 International GCSEs available for onscreen assessment for UK Independent Schools. Plus, our GCSE in Computer Science, Paper 2, is assessed onscreen.
Qualifications and assessment
We believe in helping all learners to achieve their potential, regardless of their background, ability, or learning style.
Pearson is in a unique position to offer UK independent schools a broad range of qualifications from International GCSEs, GCSEs, PQs, A levels and BTECs to suit all schools and learners.
Project Qualifications
An exciting suite of qualifications for students of all abilities and interests to carry out self-directed learning, or for teachers looking to accredit bespoke programmes of study.
Foundation, Higher and Extended Project Qualifications are available and optional thematic pathways include our EPQ in Artificial Intelligence and our brand new HPQ in Investigative Science.
Resources for primary schools
We're home to some of the UK’s most popular Primary resources, from our Bug Club Family addressing key aspects of the DfE’s Reading Framework – phonics to skilled reading – to Power Maths, our whole-class maths mastery programme created in partnership with White Rose Maths. We provide teachers the very best programmes, assessment and PD for Reception to Year 6.
Resources for secondary schools
Our winning combination of Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 print and digital learning resources are designed to help every learner make progress, and reach their next step.
Highlights include our new 2024 French, German and Spanish GCSE resources.
Activehub
ActiveHub is our digital teaching and learning tool, designed for school leaders, teachers and learners.
The platform is a one-stop shop, bringing together assessments, rich data insights, as well as front-of-class and independent intervention resources for Key Stages 3 & 4 in one single space.
Mocks Service
The Pearson Edexcel Mocks Service provides schools and colleges with GCSE, International GCSE and A level exams for use in mocks. We also offer a Moderation Service that can support teacher CPD. With both onscreen and paper-based options available, the Mocks Service can help your students gain vital insight into the examination process, while saving you valuable time.
Pearson Revise
A blend of print and online materials that provide unbeatable exam insight and practice, full topic coverage, and tips from examiners. Our books and Pearson Revise Online – featuring digital tools including quick quizzes, a revision planner, and online flashcards - can help every student revise independently with confidence, with in-built features to support their wellbeing.
PD Academy
The Pearson PD Academy is an online portal that supports all teachers and educators in their continuous professional development.
Explore our range of free and paid-for courses today.
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News and insights
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Response to joint DfE and Ofqual consultation outcome for Educators
The outcome of the joint Ofqual and Department for Education consultation, which took place in January, has now been announced. As you know, this consultation focused on arrangements for issuing results this year for Ofqual-regulated Vocational and Technical Qualifications, in response to the cancellation of external assessments due to take place in February, March and June 2021. We hope you were able to participate.
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Response to joint DfE and Ofqual consultation outcome
Dear Learners,
How your Vocational Qualifications will be awarded in 2021
We appreciate that the start of this year has been one of uncertainty about your learning and how you will receive your 2021 qualifications. We are now able to let you know how your qualifications will be assessed and rewarded.