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We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our c. 18,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's lifelong learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It'[s who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com](s who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com).  \nWe are regulated by the UK qualifications regulators Ofqual (England), CCEA Regulation (Northern Ireland) and Qualifications Wales (Wales). Our regulatory policies are integral to our approach and articulate how we meet regulatory requirements. These policies are designed to support centres and students and set out clearly our approach to the design, delivery, and award of Pearson qualifications and services.  \n1. Scope of policy  \n1.1 This policy applies to the following regulated and self-regulated Pearson qualifications:  \n• Level 1/Level 2 GCSEs (9-1)  \n• Level 1/Level 2 International GCSEs (9-1)  \n• Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCEs  \n• Level 3 Advanced GCEs  \n• International Advanced Subsidiary  \n• International Advanced Levels.  \n1.2 The policy explains when assessment materials for timetabled examinations are made available to approved centres and to members of the public. These assessment materials are available for the lifecycle of the specification.  \n2. Question papers, mark schemes and examiners reports  \n2.1 Past question papers, mark schemes and examiner reports are provided free of charge on our website . For the first 12 months after an exam series, these materials are available on a restricted access basis to teachers at Pearson Edexcel exam centres. After this period, they are made available on an open access basis to all users. Teachers and exams officers at Pearson Edexcel centres must use an Edexcel Online login to access assessment materials during the 12-month restricted access period. Access to Edexcel Online is managed by exams officers within each centre. Question papers, mark schemes and examiner reports are released with restricted access by series, as follows:  \nAssessment material type (for timetabled examinations)  \nJanuary series (the timescales referenced refer to restricted access only)  \nSummer series (the timescales referenced refer to restricted access only)  \nAutumn series (the timescales referenced refer to restricted access only)  \nQuestion Paper 2-4weeks before  \nresults day.  \n7-8weeks  \nbefore results day.  \n2-4weeks before results day.  \nAssessment material type (for timetabled examinations)  \nJanuary series (the timescales referenced refer to restricted access only)  \nSummer series (the timescales referenced refer to restricted access only)  \nAutumn series (the timescales referenced refer to restricted access only)  \nMark Scheme 2-4weeks before  \nresults day.  \nExaminer reports 1 week after results  \nday  \n4-5weeks  \nbefore results day.  \n1 week after results day  \n2-4weeks before results day.  \n1 week after results day  \n2.2 Past question papers, mark schemes and ex","cbCaidOrSQxL8z7n","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidOrSQxL8z7n","pdf",119980,"English","# Scope of policy\n## Question papers, mark schemes and examiners reports\n## Other assessment materials\n## Specifications\n## Access to scripts\n## Assessment material availability\n## Copyright\n## Regulatory references\n## Policy review date\n## Useful contacts and further information\n## Version control","[{\"question\":\"What assessment materials does the policy cover for publication and availability?\",\"answer\":\"The policy covers question papers, mark schemes, examiner reports, other assessment materials such as pre-release materials, downloadable specifications, and access to marked student scripts.\"},{\"question\":\"When are past question papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports released to centres and the public?\",\"answer\":\"They are provided free of charge on the website, with restricted access for the first 12 months after an exam series (to teachers at Pearson Edexcel exam centres using Edexcel Online). 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