Controlled assessment support

We're providing comprehensive support, including information, resources and training, to help you plan, deliver and mark controlled assessment with confidence. It includes: 

Free standardisation events We're providing a series of free standardisation events. These events will be in the main face-to-face. The aim of this training is to: - consider standardised student work - be guided by a senior moderator on the application of the assessment criteria - address common issues and FAQs - promote good practice. See full details of these events and how to book here.

Controlled assessment podcasts A series of podcasts designed to give you step-by-step solutions to a wide range of general and subject-specific questions around controlled assessment.

Online community An online discussion forum for you to share, discuss and debate ideas with your peers. You can also post questions, answers and advice about controlled assessment.

Teacher Support Book Your quick-start guide to what each of the controlled assessment units are about, with FAQs and details of how to set up and run controlled assessment tasks.  Download the Teacher Support Book You should also refer to the JCQ controlled assessment guidance document.

Exemplar materials Our unique and exclusive range of exemplar materials across the controlled units is now available. You have access to exemplar materials unit by unit from the beginning of the academic year in which that unit is first assessed, to ensure you can mark confidently and accurately. Free spoken language materials for English Language are available from the GCSE English Language page. You will need an Edexcel Online username and password to access these materials.

Support for exams officers If you're an examinations officer, we'll also be providing you with support for controlled assessment.