2026 guidance notes - centre coordinators & supervisors - Level 1 Foundation (7991) and Level 2 Higher (7992) Projects

Oct 20, 2026

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Guidance notes for centre coordinators and supervisors on completing AQA project documentation for Level 1 Foundation (7991) and Level 2 Higher (7992). The notes explain the structure of the candidate record form, production log and assessment record as 14 attached pages, including what candidates complete and which pages require supervisor involvement and approval. It also covers electronic distribution and signature handling, supervisor assessment training, deadlines, mark standardisation, and checklist criteria for approving project working titles and proposed actions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages6

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction and scope

Candidate record form structure (14 pages)

Candidate vs supervisor responsibilities

Electronic completion and signatures

Assessment training, deadlines, and standardisation

Approval process (pages 6-8)

Project approval checklist (2.4)

Presentation record requirements (page 13)

Alternative presentation evidence

2026 guidance notes-coordinators Level 1 Foundation (7991) and Level 2 Higher (7992) Projects Guidance notes for centre coordinators on completing the candidate record form, production log and assessment record Centre coordinators These notes should be read in conjunction with overall guidance and advice on the delivery and assessment of the Project provided in the specification, support material and training provided by AQA. Form of the candidate record form The candidate record form, production log and assessment record is presented as a series of 14 pages: 1 Candidate declaration 2 Submission checklist 3 Taught skills element 4 Record of marks 5 Record of initial ideas 6-8 Candidate proposal (Parts A, B and C) 9 Planning review 10 Mid-project review 11 Project product review 12-13 Presentation record (Parts A and B) 14 Summary and reflection The candidate’s final submission should include all 14 pages firmly attached to the written report and any additional assessment evidence. The majority of the pages are for completion by the candidate, but pages 3 and 4 are for completion by the supervisor asthe final assessment of marks, pages 7 and 8 are completed by the supervisor and the centre coordinator as part of the formal project approval process, and page 13 is completed by the supervisor in order to provide assessment evidence of the presentation. The pages can be downloaded from the AQA website as either a full booklet or as individual pages. Depending upon the circumstances in your centre you may choose to issue complete booklets at the start or to issue appropriate pages to candidates/supervisors as required. The pages may be distributed and completed electronically for use in a network or virtual learning environment (VLE) and/or electronic submission. If used for electronic submission it is acceptable for electronic ‘signatures’ to be used by supervisors on most pages (ie type in initials) but you are required to arrange for a copy/ printout to be made of page 1, signed by candidates and stored carefully. It would be good assessment practice to treat page 4, pages 6-8 and page 13 in a similar manner. Pages 2-4 Before they make any assessment it is important that you have arranged appropriate assessment training for supervisors based on the material available from AQA and from AQA standardising meetings. Supervisors should then complete these pages having made their assessment after complete submission of all remaining pages and the project product. You should provide appropriate centre deadlines for completion of this task. You should then arrange for appropriate centre standardising of marks before submission of the marks toAQA. Page 5 You may wish to ask candidates to complete the first two sections in order to aid your allocation of supervisors. If so, it is important that such allocation takes place relatively quickly so that candidates do not proceed too far without supervisor guidance. Pages 6 and 7 These pages form part of the project approval process. You may wish to provide deadlines or‘windows’ for completion of these pages by candidates and supervisors. Page 8 This is the final part of the formal project approval process. You should ensure that this page is completed in a timely manner and that pages 6, 7 and 8 are promptly returned to the candidate. A basic checklist appears in the specification (2.4): 1. Does the working title of the project and proposed action allow the student to investigate and to access the concepts and skills in the assessment objectives, i.e. plan, research, analyse, evaluate and explain, rather than simply describe and narrate? 2. Are the title and proposed action clear and focused on an issue which can be managed within the timescale, available resources and word total? 3. Do the working title and proposed action indicate that the student will be capable of investigating and researching the topic or carrying out

FAQs

What are the 14 pages included in the candidate record form and related records?

The booklet is presented as 14 pages covering candidate declaration, submission checklist, taught skills element, record of marks, record of initial ideas, candidate proposal parts A–C, planning review, mid-project review, project product review, presentation record parts A–B, and a final summary and reflection.

Which pages are completed by supervisors and how does that affect assessment?

Most pages are completed by the candidate, but pages 3 and 4 are for supervisor completion for marks assessment, pages 7 and 8 are completed by the supervisor and centre coordinator for formal project approval, and page 13 is completed by the supervisor to provide presentation assessment evidence.

What criteria must centres check when approving a project working title and proposed action?

Centres must confirm the working title and proposed action allow the student to plan, research, analyse, evaluate and explain; that the title is clear and manageable within time, resources and word total; that independent work is feasible within ethical/methodological guidelines; that the student can approach the project impartially; and that the student can understand the project themes and issues.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Levi