November 2026 Geography Subject Update
Our November Geography update brings together everything you need including key dates, upcoming training, Geography in the News, and our GCSE Geography reform webinar series.
Key Dates
- Access to scripts deadline: 11 December 2026 - After this date you will no longer be able to view your students’ scripts using our free service.
Live Training for Geography teachers
Events for UK and International GCSE and A level Geography are now available to book via our Professional Development Academy
- GCSE Geography A and B: Supporting higher-attaining students 17 November 2026 at 16:00-18:00 GMT
- A Level Geography: Preparing Students for Synoptic Investigation (Paper 3) 23 February 2027 at 16:00 - 17:30 GMT
- GCSE Geography A: Preparing Students for Geographical Investigations UK Challenges (Paper 3) 02 March 2027 at 16:00 - 17:30 GMT
- GCSE Geography B: Preparing Students for Making Geographical Decisions (Paper 3) 09 March 2027 at 16:00 - 17:30 GMT
We will be making recordings of events available for teachers who can’t attend.
Our International GCSE and IAL Exam Insights events will now be pre-recorded and self-paced, so you can access them from the relevant qualification page at a time that suits you. We’ll also share them in our Facebook Group once they’re live.
Recorded Training for Geography teachers
We have several recorded and self-paced training events for teachers who are new to teaching our Geography qualifications or who need more support:
Coming soon: GCSE Geography reform webinar series
Join our autumn-term webinar series for practical guidance on qualification reform, with Pearson experts sharing sector insight and support to help you plan with confidence. Topics, dates and registration links will be shared soon.
Geography in the news
For this month’s Geography in the News, we look at how countries are falling behind on global biodiversity targets and whether COP17 can turn their promises into actions, with links across our GCSE and A level Geography specifications.
The World’s Biodiversity Deal: Big Promises, Little Progress
Find out what it means to be a Pearson Assessment Associate, what the benefits are and how to apply at our free virtual webinar on Wednesday 18 November, 4-4:45pm (GMT).
During the 45-minute event, we’ll cover:
- What to expect from the Assessment Associate role
- The benefits involved
- How to apply Answers to your questions in a live Q&A.
- Take your first step towards becoming a Pearson Examiner.
Reminder: updated A level Geography NEA Mark Sheet / Authentication Sheet
We’ve recently updated our A level Geography coursework / NEA Mark Sheet / Authentication sheet to reflect more consistent JCQ wording around issues such as the use of AI.
Please ensure that you use this version of the Mark Sheet / Authentication Sheet when submitting samples for moderation in 2027:
Please note that our position on the use of AI in A level Geography NEA remains unchanged – see this guidance document for further details:
Subject advisor
Jon Wolton
Geography
