Supporting the FE sector during Coronavirus (COVID-19)
External Assessment 2021/22
Last updated: 4 January 2022
Today we sent an update to centres, as we are aware that some of you may have questions about how to manage the BTEC assessments scheduled to take place this month and into February, in light of the ongoing disruption caused by Covid-19.
For more information read the VQ Bulletin
Please be assured we've been working closely with schools and colleges, and there are contingency plans already in place.
We have updated our guidance (PDF | 131 KB) to support the continuation of timetabled BTEC assessments from January.
We have also created an infographic (PDF | 77.5KB) to guide you in managing absences, in relation to learners taking external assessments. We will keep you updated with any decisions relating to this, and any additional guidance that is released to support centres, should a policy change occur.
Download infographic: Managing absence in BTEC external assessments winter 2022 (PDF | 77.5KB)
All of our support and further information is available can be found on our main Vocational Teaching, Learning and Assessment Support Page.
Results Day support 2021
Last updated 27 July 2021
We hope that our comprehensive FAQs and dedicated Awarding Results in 2021 web page answers any outstanding questions you have about how results have been awarded this year.
We aim to keep you informed in the run up to and throughout the results period. For the most up to date news and information please bookmark this page, keep informed by following @teachBTEC, where we will update you with the latest information, or access our FAQ page, which is updated frequently. You can also contact us with any queries or concerns. Our social media is monitored from 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday and we welcome, and will respond to, any suggestions or feedback you have for us.
BTEC - Letter to teachers and tutors whose students are receiving results this week
Last updated: 10 August 2021, 8.30am
Today we have written a letter to all BTEC teachers and tutors whose students are receiving their results this week.
All of our previous communications can be found in the News Archive.
BTEC - Letter to Level 3 National students completing this year
Last updated: 13 May 2021, 11.00am
This week we have written a letter to all BTEC Level 3 National students completing this year about the assessment arrangements and the support available if they are considering going to university. We would be grateful if you give a copy of this letter to every student that is completing a BTEC Level 3 National this year.
If you have not already, you may wish to also provide students with accompanying information on the common sources of evidence that their Qualification-level Teacher Assessed Grade (Q-TAG) will be based on at your centre.
All of our previous communications can be found in the News Archive.
Awarding results in 2021
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Information about GCSE and A level qualifications for summer 2021
If you'd like to find the latest information about GCSE and A levels to see how we are supporting schools and colleges, teachers, learners, parents and carers for summer 2021, please visit our dedicated website.
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