Upcoming events
January safeguarding events
We’re excited to invite you to the Safeguarding events we have taking place this January where we will be joined by our Investigations Safeguarding Lead Ben Sims.
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Tuesday, 20 January
2:00 - 3:00pm GMT
| Responding to concerns during marking and moderation for Vocational Qualifications | This session aims to raise awareness of the types of concerns that can arise when delivering vocational qualifications and how to respond. Topics will include:
- What types of concerns can arise when delivering vocational qualifications?
- How can you pro-actively manage safeguarding risks that emerge when delivering vocational qualifications?
- What is safeguarding maladministration and why is it more common in vocational qualifications?
| Click here to register |
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Tuesday, 27 January
9:00 - 10:00am GMT
| Responding to concerns during marking and moderation for General Qualifications | This session aims to raise awareness of the types of concerns that can arise when delivering general qualifications and how to respond. Topics will include:
- What types of concerns can arise when delivering qualifications with coursework elements?
- How can you pro-actively manage examinations for students you are monitoring or worried about?
- What happens if your students write answers in exams that could show they are at risk of harm, or have been harmed?
| Click here to register |
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Thursday, 29 January
9:00 - 10:30am GMT
| Safeguarding in Investigations | This session will provide an insight into investigations into candidate, centre and teacher malpractice; how they are carried out in a way that prioritises the safety and welfare of everyone involved in the process:
- How does Pearson minimise the personal impact caused by investigations?
- What are our top priorities when planning the investigation strategy to maintain the welfare of those involved?
- Are there any reasonable adjustments that can be made for investigations?
- Advice on managing investigation requests (gathering information, collecting statements)
- Guidance about the new (2025-26) safeguarding maladministration offence, including case studies.
| Click here to register |
2025/2026
 | February 2026
BTEC Bitesize - Pearson Onscreen Platform (POP): 3 February 2026
Time/Duration: 11:00-12:00 (GMT) 1 hour
Click here to register |
| | February 2026
GQ Bitesize - Exam Admin & Question Paper Security - 9 February 2026
Time/Duration: 11:00-12:00 (GMT) 1 hour
Click here to register | | March 2026
GQ Bitesize - NEA & Learner Work Transfer: 9 March 2026
Time/Duration: 11:00-12:00 (GMT) 1 hour
Click here to register |
| | March 2026
BTEC Bitesize - Exam Admin & Question Paper Security: 10 March 2026
Time/Duration: 11:00-12:00 (GMT) 1 hour
Click here to register | | April 2026
GQ & BTEC Bitesize - Invigilation reminders: 14 April 2026
Time/Duration: 11:00-12:00 (BST) 1 hour
Click here to register |
| | June 2026
BTEC Bitesize - Making Claims: 9 June 2026
Time/Duration: 11:00-12:00 (BST) 1 hour
Click here to register | | June 2026
BTEC Bitesize - Eligibility: 23 June 2026
Time/Duration: 11:00-12:00 (BST) 1 hour
Click here to register |
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Please see the latest recordings below:
Recordings of previous events
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Pearson Development Hub
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All previous event recordings can now be accessed using your Edexcel Online credentials on the Pearson Development Hub.
Please see Pearson Development Hub: How To Access The System for detailed information and access guidance.
Please note: the Development Hub is currently only available to centre users with a registered Edexcel Online account. You will use those Edexcel Online credentials to access the system. If you do not have an Edexcel Online account, please contact your Exams Manager or Exams Officer and ask them to create one for you.
Please see Edexcel Online: Create A New Account for further details about creating Edexcel Online accounts.
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