June 2026 teaching English update
This June, it’s all about the questions:
• Spotlight on accessibility: how can I plan delivery for my less able KS4 students?
• When can I access the assessment materials from the June 2026 exam series?
• How can I provide feedback on the June 2026 exams?
• How does grading and awarding work?
• What are the entry and submission deadlines for the November 2026 exam series?
How can I:
• get ready for delivery for the 2026-2027 academic year?
• support the reading of students starting KS3 and 4 in September?
• set up for coursework success in the 2026-2027 academic year?
• get to grips with using AI constructively in the KS3 and KS4 classroom?
• network with other GCSE teachers this summer?
• improve my A level literature students’ prose performance summer?
Find the answers to these questions and lots more in my June teaching English update.
Spotlight on accessibility: how can I plan delivery for my less able KS4 students?
Come to this free event on 16 June 2026 16.00-17.30:
This free online training, delivered by our English Subject Advisor Clare Haviland, gives you a quick, practical overview of:
• planning for GCSE, ELC and FS pathways (separate and combined)
• access arrangements and their impact on marks for reading and writing
• managing the SLE and SLC (for GCSE, ELC and FS) for learners with additional needs including audiences and videorecording.
Take a look at this overview of qualifications for students unlikely to achieve GCSE Grade 4 by the end of Y11.
Access the guidance.
Watch the Quick start ELC video to find out more about the Entry Level Certificate
Book a meeting with Clare Haviland to discuss your approach to provision for SEND students.
Tune in to ‘Future-Proofing Education: Learning for the Next Generation from Accessible Me on 4 June 2026 at 12pm BST.
Find out more
Come to our free Immersive Practitioners’ Community: Immersive Technologies and SEND event on 7 July 2026 15.30-17.00.
-Connect with educators exploring how immersive technologies can support SEND learners.
-Discover insights from Pearson on best practice; hear expert guidance from Michael Osborne at Accessible Me; and take part in an open, collaborative discussion with peers.
-Whether you’re new to immersive tech or building on existing practice, this session offers practical ideas and inspiration to support inclusive teaching.
Ofqual is launching a podcast for teachers and school leaders. 'Can I Just Qualify That?' will be built around conversations that matter and advice you can use. The first few episodes will cover everything from qualification reform and how GCSE and A level grading works, to helpful tips for exam season, results days, and cyber security.
Episode one drops on Thursday 4 June on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
Subscribe to Ofqual's YouTube channel now so you don't miss it.
November 2026 summary of entry, submission, exam and results dates for English qualifications
GCSE
Resit rules for GCSE English Language
Entry deadline: 4.10.26
SLE submission deadline: 5.11.26
Results:14.1.27
Exam dates (based on UK time zones)
1EN0 01 and 1EN2 01: 3.11.26
1EN0 02 and 1EN2 02: 5.11.26
Access full exam timetables for UK and international centres.
International GCSE
Resit rules for International GCSEs in English
Entry deadline: 12.9.26
Coursework and SLE submission: 5.11.26
Results: 22.1.27
Exam dates (based on UK time zones)
4EA1 01, 4WEA1 01, 4EB1: 3.11.26
4EA1 02, 4WEA1 02: 5.11.26
4ET1 01 and 4WET1 01: 4.11.26
4ET1 02 and 4WET1 02:16.11.26
Access full exam timetables for UK and international centres.
Come and get set for GCSE, Int GCSE or A level. In these free, one-hour briefings you will:
• look at what's new for 2026–2027
• receive an overview of the post-results services for the summer 2026 exam series
• set up for delivery
• be reminded of admin requirements
• explore resources available, ordering anthologies and set texts
• review upcoming training
• have the opportunity to ask questions.
Take a look at our literacy catch up programme ‘Rapid Plus’.
Tailored for SEN and struggling readers, our books are meticulously levelled and rigorously trialled to cater to the specific needs of SEN and struggling readers at KS3, but will also be appropriate for some KS4 learners.
Find out more about Rapid Plus.
Have a good read of the latest AI guidance and use the letter template to set the parameters in writing with students and their parents before you start the coursework cycle.
Access the coursework clinic resource packs with guidance on setting, monitoring and feeding back for each qualification with coursework.
Watch the coursework clinic and student videos on ‘how to do coursework’.
Access the key documents for:
Int GCSE English Language A and English Literature
A Level
Come along to two free events aimed at classroom practice for KS3 and KS4:
KS3, 15 June 16:00-17.00:
• introducing AI at KS3 – understanding, ethics and responsible use
• uses of language – simple prompt engineering and creativity
• critical thinking – sources and trustworthiness.
KS4, 22 June 16:00-17:00:
• AI for Reading – AI translators and chatbots
• AI for Writing – generating transactional writing and modelling non-fiction conventions
• AI for Revision – tools for teachers and students.
Register now.
Come along to one of our free GCSE summer networks for 1EN0, 2.0 and 1ET0 in June and July.
Come along to the free ‘Component 2 Prose – Shifting Student Progress from Level 2 to 3’ event on 23 June 16:00-18:00 BST.
Subject advisor
Clare Haviland
English
