June 2025 teaching English update

At this time of year, awarding organisations receive lots of reports about websites and social media accounts claiming to have 2025 live assessment material available for sale (exam papers and mark schemes). We wanted to take this opportunity to remind our centres that any student found to have accessed or participated in the sharing of 'leaked' examination material will receive sanctions. Help us to protect the integrity of our assessments by reporting these accounts. Contact us via pqsmalpractice@pearson.com.

Explore this useful infographic with your students.
 

New 2.0 How to apply the mark scheme training pack using the November 2023 papers

These may be useful for some last-minute Paper 2 revision or for generally informing teaching prior to September 2025.

Access the training packs.
 

Macbeth in context: free CPD for GCSE English teachers

Don’t miss out on a great free event for KS4 English teachers from the British Library.

25 June, 16.00 – 17.15 BST 

Join Professor Emma Smith, and teacher and author Michael Donkor
for fresh perspectives, tips and resources. We’ll explore ideas of agency and
blame, looking at Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and the supernatural.  

Book now.

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June 2025 assessment materials

As  exams draw to a close, you will be able to access the June 2025 exam materials (with Edexcel Online login) when they are published on the website from 24 June.

Get all the release dates.

Results support

Before the end of term, I will publish guidance on results support for GCSE, Int GCSE, A level and IAL.

Access the resit rules for GCSE, Int GCSE and A level.

Key dates for 2025-2026

Access these in the updated sections of the information manual:

UK key dates 2025-2026

International key dates 2025-2026

November 2025 exam series

GCSE English Language 1EN0 and 2.0:

Access the entry, submission and exam dates.

International GCSE English Language and Literature:

Access the entry, submission and exam dates.

Exam timetables for the 2025-2026 academic year

Access the timetables.

What’s new in 2025-2026

At this time of year, many teachers ask whether there are any changes to specifications for the forthcoming academic year.

Access an overview for all English qualifications.

Ordering anthologies

If you need to restock anthologies for the next academic year, please ensure you order them to arrive in school before the start of the long break.

Order anthologies.

Prescribed edition reminders if you are restocking set texts for 2025-2026

If you need a reminder about set texts, please access the guidance.

How can we better prepare students for life after secondary school?

Is the current definition of 'success' (i.e. achieving grade 4) in English appropriate and if not, what do we need to put in place to ensure future generations are ready for their future education and careers?

These big issues need careful consideration. We'll discuss what and how things could change, and over what period of time.

What are the issues you believe have the biggest impact on English learners today?

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This session, hosted by Hollie Barnes-Lomax, is designed for teachers delivering GCSE English resits, offering insights into learner mindset, utilising starting points, and practical strategies to achieve the big buy-in – to ensure a strong start. You'll also gain top tips for planning to set both you and your students up for success.

Register now.

Join us for a series of author Q&As and insightful sessions including: 

-KS3 English Texts Canon and Contemporary with Bennie Kara 

-Jamila Gavin in discussion with Sarah Shaffi on ‘Coram Boy’ 

-Meera Syal in discussion with Dr Furzeen Ahmed on ‘Anita and Me’ 

-‘Boys Don’t Cry’: Boosting Teacher Subject Knowledge and Confidence 

-‘The Empress’: Boosting Teacher Subject Knowledge and Confidence 

Book your place.

Did you know you can read a monthly blog on Functional Skills covering useful topics such as using past papers in the classroom or supporting learners with ADHD?

Access the blogs.