Pearson Level 1 and below February 2026 newsletter
We hope you have had a great start to 2026 so far, even if the weather has not been so kind last month. We hope your learners are doing well and are progressing. If you need to talk through anything, remember you can always use the book a call with me link at the end of this newsletter.
New Teaching and Learning Content
This month we have lots of new teaching and learning content on the website. We have added new teaching and learning activities for Art, Caring for Children and Construction.
You can find these new resources by clicking the links below. You will need to sign in to download these using your Edexcel online account.
Standardisation Material
Did you know that we have standardised materials available for our BTEC Workskills and as well as our Level 1 intro qualifications (for the core units).
These are perfect to use if you are new to our qualifications to help you standardise your marking in the team.
Featuring a video and some learners work our SSV’s Katie and Paul will walk you through the learner work to show you the national standard when you are assessing these qualifications.
Skills for Life and Skills for Work New qualification for 14-16 Year Olds in Wales
If you are a Welsh centre, you might be interested to learn more about our new offer for 14-16 Year Olds in Wales which is due to first teach in 2027.
These qualifications have been designed specifically for 14-16 Learners in Wales. They are skills focused qualifications which help develop a wide range of skills needed for life, living and work and are fully inclusive from Entry 1 to Level 2. No more teaching classes different levels we’ve included them all in each unit!
Learn more about Pearson Skills for Life and Work qualifications
New content for February on the skills channel
Check out our latest Teaching and Learning Skills videos.
Our newest video covers Five Effective Strategies for Tackling Common Learning Barriers. In this video we discuss cognitive, emotional and environmental obstacles that can present in the classroom, and the different strategies that can be used to overcome these barriers for maximum learning outcomes.
You can watch the video if you are interested on YouTube.
Monthly Blog
This month’s blog is about Developing Soft Skills in the Classroom. A Guide for Level 1 and Entry Level Teachers. This blog delves into why soft skill development is so important and ways in which soft skill development can be integrated into the below Level 2 classroom to support learning and progression.
Wishing you a happy half term when it arrives.
With best wishes
Kelly Adams
Product Manager Level 1 Below Including Workskills and Personal Growth and Wellbeing.
