Access Arrangements: PAAO No awarding body error message

I am getting a 'No awarding body' error message on PAAO.

If you see the 'No awarding body' error message on PAAO when you try and submit your application, you will need to follow the below steps.

1.  On the PAAO home screen, select 'Manage data':



2.  Go to 'Manage list of awarding bodies':



3.  Make sure that 'Pearson' is ticked. If the Pearson box remains unticked, the system will not link your centre to the awarding body and not allow you to make applications. Click 'Save & close' once done.



4.  Complete your application as normal.

These instructions are also located on page 5 in the below PAAO user guides. 

PAAO User Guide - UK Centres - [PDF Download]

PAAO User Guide - International Centres - [PDF Download]

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Access Arrangements: Making Applications
Access Arrangements FAQs
Access Arrangements/Special Consideration Appeals Process

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