Where a centre has been affected by circumstances beyond its control, it may, in exceptional cases, be possible to grant a short extension.
It is important that centres are aware that the timely release of examination results will be put at risk if the deadlines for the submission of marks and samples are not adhered to.
Awarding bodies will not accept late coursework marks where there are concerns as to the integrity of the marks.
For detailed advice, please click on the FAQs to expand and view support:
Q: When are the submission deadlines?
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A: December/January series - 15th of December
The above deadline only applies to Internally Assessed and Externally Moderated Components. Task-Based External Components in the creative subjects do not run in the December/January series.
May/June series - 15th of May
The above deadline applies to both Internally Assessed and Externally Moderated Components and Task Based External Components in the creative subjects.
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Q: When can a Centre apply for a Deadline Extension?
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A: Deadline extensions can only be granted for an unexpected and unavoidable delay that could not reasonably be planned for and should not be requested simply to give learners extra time.
Note that teaching staff being off work due to illness or injury is not normally regarded as a valid reason to delay the submission of work, as it is reasonable to expect that centres have planned contingencies in place for these cases.
School trips, half-term breaks, and school holidays are also not regarded as valid reasons to delay the submission of work, as it is reasonable to expect centres to have plans in place to complete assessments on time around these scheduled activities.
In line with JCQ guidelines, extension requests can only be approved in exceptional cases where a centre has been affected by circumstances beyond its control, i.e. those which were unexpected and unavoidable that couldn't reasonably have been planned for (examples of this include school flooding, fire or a cyber-attack leading to school closure).
As an awarding body, Pearson must follow the JCQ Guidelines regarding deadline extensions and ensure that extensions don't impact negatively on the delivery of results, which could affect learners' progression.
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Q: Process for applying for Deadline Extensions
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A: Centres will need to contact us using the Pearson Support portal with any appropriate evidence. Centres should ensure that extension requests are submitted in a timely manner, prior to the submission deadline for the series. Centres should include as much detail as possible in their request and confirm which qualifications and components they are requesting extensions for (e.g. Music Practice Component 3 or Health and Social Care Component 1).
The Assessment team will assess each extension request based on the details provided and will apply the same criteria to all extension requests, i.e. has there been an unexpected and unavoidable delay that couldn't reasonably be planned for?
After the Assessment team has considered the request, they will contact the centre with the decision within 3 working days. If the extension request has been granted, then the Assessment team will also confirm the agreed new submission date as part of the decision.
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Q: What is the maximum extension allowable for Internally Assessed and Externally Moderated Components?
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A: December/January series
A maximum extension to the 6th of January is allowable, but this will only be approved in the most extreme circumstances. If the 6th of January falls on a weekend day, then Centres can submit the work on the first working day after this date.
May/June series
A maximum extension of two weeks to the 29th of May is allowable, but this will only be approved in the most extreme circumstances. If the 29th of May falls on a weekend day, then Centres can submit the work on the first working day after this date.
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Q: What is the maximum extension allowable for External Component Task Based Exams?
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A: A maximum extension of 48 hours to the submission deadline is allowable for the Art & Design Practice, Creative Media Production, Music Practice or Performing Arts task based external assessments, but this will only be approved in the most extreme circumstances.
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Q: Can I apply for an extension for part of the cohort or a single learner?
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A: Extension requests are usually approved for whole cohorts, where exceptional circumstances mean that centre marks and learner work cannot be submitted by the deadline.
If you feel that part of a cohort, or a single learner, requires an extension, centres can still contact the Assessment team using the Pearson Support portal, including the learner(s) impacted and the reason for the extension request. Requests for extensions for individual learners will only be approved in exceptional circumstances.
If any individual students have an approved extension, you must ensure that all other student's marks are entered before the deadline.
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Q: Our Centre's Deadline Extension request(s) has been turned down, are there any further options available to us?
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A: You may be able to request special consideration for individual learners that are affected by circumstances beyond those covered by deadline extensions. Information about Special consideration can be found on the Pearson Qualification website.
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Q: Can we request an extension to the deadline for amending centre marks?
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A: There are no extensions available to the deadline for amending internal assessment marks following initial moderator feedback.
If your moderator report recommends mark amendments be made, centres must ensure that, where they wish to, any adjustments are made by the deadline published in the Key Dates document on the Pearson website. Following this date, no amendments will be able to be made.
You can find out more about receiving your initial moderator feedback report, and amending your centre marks in the articles below:
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