The OCR Level 3 Award in Oracy is a qualification consisting of one non-examined assessment (NEA) component:
- Each year, there will be two moderation windows – Window 1 (February series) and Window 2 (June series).
- The Level 3 Award in Oracy is assessed using a Cambridge OCR-set assignment, available from Teach Cambridge. This is marked by the teacher and moderated by Cambridge OCR via a virtual visit.
- You must make a qualification entry (H055) for the series you will be requesting moderation.
Key Dates | |
|---|---|
| 1 June 2026 | Set assignment released on Teach Cambridge |
| October 2026 | Virtual visit arrangement requests available via My Cambridge |
| 21 November 2026 | Deadline for Window 1 (February Series) entries |
| 30 November 2026* to 26 February 2027 |
Moderation window 1 *For qualifications first teach September 2026, including Oracy, virtual visits can take place from January 2027 |
| 21 February 2027 | Deadline for Window 2 (June Series) entries |
| 8 March to 11 June 2027 | Moderation window 2 |
Moderation dates 2026/27
February 2027 series: Moderation window 1 | |
|---|---|
| 04 September 2026 |
Entries open for moderation window 1 February 2027 basedata released on the Cambridge OCR website |
| 21 November 2026 | Deadline for moderation window 1 (February series) entries |
| 28 November 2026 (Moderation Service) |
Virtual visit arrangement request deadline for moderation window 1 Teachers must request the date of virtual moderation via the Cambridge OCR Moderation Service, which is accessed via My Cambridge |
| 30 November 2026* to 26 February 2027 |
Moderation window 1 Moderation can take place between these dates. *For qualifications first teach September 2026, including Oracy, virtual visits can take place from January 2027 |
| 10 working days before visit (Moderation Service) |
Mark submission deadline The deadline for submitting marks and uploading samples is determined by your chosen date for the virtual moderation visit |
| 3 working days before visit (Moderation Service) |
View the sample and add criteria achieved You can view the sample shortly after your total marks have been submitted. At least 3 working days before your visit, add the details of the individual criteria achieved (P1,P2 etc) for the six students in the sample |
| 3 working days before visit (Submit for Assessment) |
Upload your sample, recordings and recording documents The sample, recordings and your recording documents (eg unit recording sheets if you have used them) must be uploaded to our Submit for Assessment service 3 working days before your virtual visit |
| 28 April 2027 |
Restricted release of results Release of the student's confirmed grades and marks to centres |
| 29 April 2027 |
Candidate results day Results can be issued to candidates |
June 2027 series: Moderation window 2 | |
| 20 November 2026 |
Entries open for moderation window 2 entries. June 2027 basedata released on the Cambridge OCR website |
| 21 February 2027 | Deadline for moderation window 2 (June series) entries |
| 28 February 2027 (Moderation Service) |
Virtual visit arrangement request deadline for moderation window 2 Teachers must request the date of virtual moderation via the Cambridge OCR Moderation Service, which is accessed via My Cambridge |
| 8 March to 11 June 2027 |
Moderation window 2 Moderation can take place between these dates. |
| 10 working days before visit (Moderation Service) |
Mark submission deadline The deadline for submitting marks and uploading samples is determined by your chosen date for the virtual moderation visit |
| 3 working days before visit (Moderation Service) |
View the sample and add criteria achieved You can view the sample shortly after your total marks have been submitted. At least 3 working days before your visit, add the details of the individual criteria achieved (P1,P2 etc) for the six students in the sample |
| 3 working days before visit (Submit for Assessment) |
Upload your sample, recordings and recording documents The sample, recordings and your recording documents (eg unit recording sheets if you have used them) must be uploaded to our Submit for Assessment service 3 working days before your virtual visit |
| 11 August 2027 |
Restricted release of results Release of the student's confirmed grades and marks to centres |
| 12 August 2027 |
Candidate results day Results can be issued to candidates |
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