Updated the document template and clarified aspects of the text. AEA no longer in scope. Updated accepted values for ‘Qualification level’ to harmonise with other GQ templates. Time period in scope changed so data is collected once per academic year, including both the latest summer and November exam series. Added fields 'UniqueLearnerNumber', ‘CandidateIdentifierOther" and ‘CentrePostcode’" and validation rules. Changed validation for ‘Centre No’ field to accept 5 digits only (or -2) and added validation rule for valid NCN. Changed validation for ‘UniqueCandidateIdentifier’ to accept 13 characters only (or -2) in line with the expectation for a valid UCI.

Completion guidance was updated

Given explanation for Malpractice case Identifier.

Type of Offence list has been updated to include - Plagiarism unacknowledged copying from published sources including the internet incomplete referencing and excluding the misuse of artificial intelligence - Plagiarism misuse of artificial intelligence

Field name 'Centre No.' and Type of Offence list have been amended

Annex has been added.

First published.