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When we launch new papers, we conduct a standard setting and validation process called 'Awarding’. As we use actual learner responses and data to establish a pass threshold, we have to ensure we have sufficient responses and data to do this. Therefore, we temporarily extend our standard sixday result turnaround.  \nTo assist you in organising assessments and planning results releases, we have provided a schedule for introducing new papers throughout the year. Every result from a newly introduced paper will have a predetermined release date, offering clarity on when to expect learner results. If a result isn't provided within six working days, it will be delivered by the designated date.  \nTimeframes  \nThe below table shows the:  \n• date new assessment papers will be introduced  \n• awarding dates – within this time the six-day results release will not apply as we buildup the required data to set the pass mark  \n• results release from date – from this point all results will be available for those assessments sat between the awarding dates.  \nAny assessments sat from the last date in the “Awarding Dates” column will have the six-day results release.  \n\n| Delivery Mode | New Assessment Papers Introduced | Awarding Dates | Results Release From |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Online* | 08/01/2024 | 08/01/2024 – 04/02/2024 | 05/02/2024 |\n|  | 01/04/2024 | 01/04/2024 – 05/05/2024 | 06/05/2024 |\n|  | 05/08/2024 | 05/08/2024 – 08/09/2024 | 09/09/2024 |\n|  | 04/11/2024 | 04/11/2024 – 08/12/2024 | 09/12/2024 |\n|  | 03/02/2025 | 03/02/2025 – 09/03/2025 | 10/03/2025 |\n|  | 01/05/2025 | 01/05/2025 – 01/06/2025 | 02/06/2025 |\n|  | 01/09/2025 | 01/09/2025 – 05/10/2025 | 06/10/2025 |\n| Paper based | 01/02/2024 | 01/02/2024 – 10/03/2024 | 11/03/2024 |\n|  | 06/05/2024 | 06/05/2024 – 09/06/2024 | 10/06/2024 |\n|  | 29/07/2024 | 29/07/2024 – 01/09/2024 | 02/09/2024 |\n|  | 21/10/2024 | 21/10/2024 – 24/11/2024 | 25/11/2024 |\n|  | 03/03/2025 | 03/03/2025 – 06/04/2025 | 07/04/2025 |\n|  | 04/08/2025 | 04/08/2025 – 07/09/2025 | 08/09/2025 |\n|  | 01/12/2025 | 01/12/2025 – 11/01/2026 | 12/01/2026 |\n\n*For online assessments, this includes both centre invigilation and/or remote invigilation by TQUK.","cbCaifHIWqiF0Bgl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifHIWqiF0Bgl","pdf",593102,"English","# Timelines for New Paper Introductions and Result Releases\n## Timeframes and Results Release Rules\n## Online Delivery Schedule\n## Paper Based Delivery Schedule","[{\"question\":\"Why is the standard six-day results turnaround extended during some periods?\",\"answer\":\"During the “Awarding” process, additional learner responses and data are needed to set the pass threshold, so the usual six-day turnaround does not apply while required data is built.\"},{\"question\":\"How are results release dates determined for newly introduced papers?\",\"answer\":\"Each result from a newly introduced paper has a predetermined release date, providing clarity on exactly when learner results will be available.\"},{\"question\":\"When do results become available relative to the “Awarding Dates” window?\",\"answer\":\"Results are released from the specified “Results Release From” date. 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