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We are writing to update you following the government announcement to push back timetabled summer 2021 assessments for general qualifications.
 

Following a competitive bidding process overseen by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, we can announce today that Pearson will develop, deliver and award the T Level Technical Qualifications in Finance and Accounting. 

Pearson, the world’s learning company, has announced the fourth phase of locations where people can now take PTE as a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) purposes.

Pearson has today launched three new online learning units FREE to UK universities for the 2020/21 academic year to support students transitioning into Higher Education.

This has been an unprecedented year, with cancelled exams and a totally new approach to awarding grades. The complexity and rapidly changing nature of the situation has been unlike anything we have ever experienced in the sector. 

Following Ofqual’s announcement that A Level and GCSE students are to receive Centre Assessment Grades, we have reviewed the impact on BTEC students and taken on board feedback from teachers, schools and colleges. Following our review and your feedback we have decided to apply Ofqual’s principles for students receiving BTECs this summer.  

We know this has been a particularly difficult and stressful time for you and your students. We understand parents, teachers and students will want to know more about the announcement by Ofqual at 4pm this afternoon which confirmed their decision to award A Level, GCSE, Extended Project Qualification and Advanced Extension Award in maths grades on the basis of the Centre Assessment Grades submitted. Our teams are working around the clock with the Department for Education and Ofqual to ensure that we are able to issue any revised grades to students as soon as possible. We will work as quickly as we can, and our priority is to ensure that students are able to progress on to the next steps in their education and careers. 

Leading explorers, creatives, campaigners and entrepreneurs are joining forces with learning company Pearson to inspire and recognise the young pioneers who are striving to make a positive difference in the world as part of a new awards initiative.

Annual Pearson Survey finds 88% UK learners see Tech, Talking (Virtual Communication) and Teamwork skills as important to learn in Primary school as the ‘Three Rs’.