Fiducia TogetherGroup work
Working with others on an assessed task, and the line between collaboration and collusion.
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What it is
Group work is a shared task. In assessed work, the boundary between legitimate collaboration and collusion is set by the specification.
Where it applies
Devised drama, science practicals, fieldwork, iMedia projects and BTEC assignments.
How it works
Most specifications allow shared data collection and require individual analysis and write-up. Where a group produces a shared outcome, individual contribution must usually be evidenced.
How to use it in your work
Check the rules for YOUR specification before sharing anything written.
Keep a record of your own contribution — a log, dated drafts, your own notes. It protects you if authorship is questioned.
Never share a written draft. Shared data is usually fine; shared wording usually is not.
Where to get help
Your teacher and your board's specification and mark scheme.
Where to read more
Last reviewed 2026-08-28 by Fiducia Together · Next review due 2027-08-28
Please note: This page explains a word or a process in education. It is general information about the system, the law and the guidance in England — not advice about your child, your school or your exam. If a decision is going against you, get advice from one of the free services we link to before you agree to anything or miss a deadline. If you are revising, check your own exam board's specification: boards word things differently and yours is the one that marks you.