History
- New draft 2015 AS and A level History specifications
- New draft 2015 AS and A level History specifications for first teaching in September 2015.
- New teacher support booklets for GCSE History
- Download new teacher support booklets for each unit of the new GCSE History specifications for certification from 2015.
- History qualifications reform
- An update on the development of new GCSE and A level History qualifications.
- Great commanders: the secrets of success
- Geoff Stewart looks at the qualities required in great military commanders and considers the contenders for the greatest one in history.
- New GCSE specification and controlled assessment tasks
- The final accredited version of the new GCSE History specifications is now available.
- Summer 2014 Moderator Reports
- Instructions on downloading E9 moderator reports and Principal Moderator reports for coursework and controlled assessment units.
- Results day and post-results services
- Details of post-results services, including deadlines, fees and guidance on UMS marks.
- Edexcel AS and A level History now accredited
- Ofqual has accredited the new AS and A level History specifications for first teaching in September 2015.
- Published resources for 2015 A level History
- Details of published resources for our new Pearson Edexcel AS and A level History specification.
- The trouble with too much choice and flexibility in A level History
- This article looks at the problems associated with having too much choice in A level History.
- Free A level History 2015 Get Ready to Teach events
- We've recently released the dates of our new 2015 Edexcel A level History 2015 Get Ready To Teach events.
- Changes to Edexcel GCSE History from 2016
- Our new GCSE History specification will be available for first teaching from September 2016.
- Draft content options for the new Edexcel 2016 GCSE History specification
- Here is the full list of draft content options for the new Edexcel 2016 GCSE History specification.
- A guide to submitting GCSE controlled assessment this summer
- A reminder of the GCSE History controlled assessment submission process and dates, as well as materials to send to the moderator.
- New draft 2016 GCSE History specification now available
- Download the new draft Pearson Edexcel 2016 GCSE History specification and sample assessment materials.
- Published support for new A level History specification
- An update on new published resources for the Edexcel 2015 A level History specification.
- Withdrawal of Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in History
- An important announcement about the withdrawal of the Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in History qualification
- Ready for summer 2015 results day
- This update summarises how to access documents and services that you may need during the summer 2015 results period.
- A level History 2015 coursework advisory service (CAS)
- As part of our support for the delivery of our 2015 A level specification, you can now make use of our coursework advisory service.
- Now online: updated GCSE (9-1) History draft specification and SAMs
- We've made some minor updates, highlighting them for easy reference, and provided guidance explaining the changes.
- GCSE (9–1) History now accredited
- We’re delighted to let you know that GCSE (9–1) History has been accredited.
- GCSE History historic environment FAQs
- Frequently asked questions about the historic environment component of our new Edexcel GCSE History specification.
- New to teaching our 2016 Edexcel GCSE History (9-1) specification?
- This update contains useful information and links for teachers who are teaching or planning to teach the new Edexcel GCSE History (9-1) History specification.
- Summer 2016 Moderator Reports
- Instructions on downloading E9 moderator reports and Principal Moderator reports for coursework and controlled assessment units.
- Submitting A level History coursework in Summer 2017
- Find out more about how to submit A level History coursework including deadlines and the administrative process
- A guide to submitting GCSE History controlled assessment in summer 2017
- Guidance on submitting GCSE History controlled assessment in Summer 2017, including deadlines and the administrative process
- Grading for new linear AS and A level History
- This update explains how the new linear AS and A level History specifications will be graded.
- Submitting A level History coursework in Summer 2018
- Find out more about how to submit A level History coursework including deadlines and the administrative process
- Support for A level History teachers
- With the 2018 AS and A level exams fast approaching, we would like to make sure you’re equipped with the key information of how we’ll be supporting you both before and after results day.
- Supporting you through summer results 2018: GCSE
- This update reminds you how to access some documents and services that you may need during the summer 2018 GCSE results period.
- GCSE History (9-1) new interactive scheme of work
- Updates on our new digital interactive scheme of work for History - a free online planning tool for your KS3 and GCSE History teaching.
- Withdrawal of Edexcel Entry Level Certificate qualifications
- A number of Edexcel Entry Level Certificates have now been withdrawn and are no longer available for assessment.
- Key dates for History teachers this academic year
- This update contains some key dates for History teachers to be aware of in the 2018/2019 academic year.
- Edexcel GCSE History Paper 2: change to exam paper layout
- This update contains some important news about a change to the layout of Edexcel GCSE History Paper 2, which will come into effect for exams in summer 2019 onwards.
- History examiner vacancies for summer 2019
- Pearson have exciting opportunities for history teachers to become examiners for our GCE A level qualification.
- Submitting A level History coursework in Summer 2019
- Find out more about how to submit A level History coursework including deadlines and the administrative process.
- Supporting you through summer results 2019: GCSE
- This update reminds you how to access some documents and services that you may need during the summer 2018 GCSE results period.
- Getting ready for results summer 2019: A Level
- This update reminds you how to access some documents and services that you may need during the summer 2019 A level results period.
- Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History (1HI0) SAMs amendments
- Following our decision to split paper 2 into two physical question and answer booklets we have now updated our SAMs question paper and mark scheme booklets.
- Summer 2020 results day update
- Summer 2020 results day update, highlighting what you need to know before, on and after results day.
- New GCSE History Migration Topic
- We are pleased to announce that we will be adding a brand new Migration topic to our GCSE (9-1) History specification from this September (subject to Ofqual approval).
- Migrants in Britain c800-present day
- An update to provide a bit more information about our plans for Migrants in Britain topic and give you some ideas about some of the key events and individuals that could feature in your taught course.
- GCSE History Entry Codes for 2021
- The new entry codes for GCSE History summer 2021 assessment are now available. This updates explains how to generate entry codes.
- Digital submission of A level History coursework
- In order to help with teacher and moderator workload, and to ensure our commitment to working more digitally, we have developed a new digital way for centres to send us their NEA/coursework samples.
- Migration Thematic Study is now ready and available!
- Our new Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Migration Thematic Study is now ready and available for first teaching from September 2021 and first assessment summer 2022.
- GCSE History Specification Issue 3
- An update containing information about the amendments to the GCSE History specification issue 3.
- Information about Ofqual consultation on Summer 2022 for History teachers
- You are now able to have your say and submit your feedback in response to a joint consultation published by Ofqual and the DfE.
- Teaching about the Holocaust at History GCSE or A Level?
- The UCL Centre for Holocaust Education want to hear from history teachers about their experiences of teaching about the Holocaust and related topics at both GCSE and A Level.
- June 2022 History Subject Update
- Welcome to your Pearson Edexcel History June 2022 subject update. This update contains the latest news and information about Edexcel History qualifications and resources.
- Summer 2022 grading outcomes
- This update is to explain the approach to grading exams and assessments in Summer 2022.
- September 2022 History subject update
- Welcome to the new academic year. This update contains all the latest news about Edexcel History qualifications and resources.
- New podcast on history of apartheid in South Africa
- Details about a new podcast on apartheid in South Africa to support A level teachers and students.
- May 2023 History subject update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers.
- Pearson Edexcel GCSE History Medicine in Britain paper 1 update
- This is an update for teachers and students following the Edexcel GCSE History Medicine in Britain paper taken on 18 May 2023.
- June 2023 History Subject Update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers.
- Pearson Edexcel GCSE History Paper 3 Germany update
- This is an update for centres offering the Edexcel GCSE History Germany Paper 31 taken on 15 June 2023.
- June 2023 History Subject Update No 2
- This update contains more useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers.
- GCSE History specification language amendments
- This update is to inform teachers that we are updating some of the language used in our GCSE History specification, for first teaching September 2023, first assessment Summer 2025.
- Getting Ready for Results Day
- Access key information and guidance for the results period for GCSE, International GCSE and A level History, including key dates, details of post-results services and grade boundaries.
- July 2023 History Subject Update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers.
- August 2023 History Subject Update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers relating to Summer 2023 results.
- Edexcel GCSE History Paper 1 Medicine in Britain and Paper 3 Germany: Pre-results update
- This is a pre-results update for centres teaching the Edexcel GCSE History Paper 1 Medicine in Britain and Paper 3 Weimar and Nazi Germany topics.
- GCSE History Grade Boundaries Summer 2023
- This update provides further information to Edexcel GCSE History teachers on Summer 2023 grade boundaries.
- GCSE History mark scheme amendment: Level 2 stimulus cap
- This update is to inform teachers that we have made a minor amendment to the GCSE History mark schemes, for first assessment Summer 2024.
- September 2023 History Subject Update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers.
- Edexcel GCSE History summer 2023 pre-recorded feedback
- Watch pre-recorded feedback for Edexcel GCSE History summer 2023, which includes the latest entry data and grade statistics, as well as senior examiner feedback with exemplar student responses.
- November 2023 History subject update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers.
- Edexcel International GCSE History entry codes
- This update is to help Edexcel International GCSE History centres understand the different entry codes which are now available for Summer 2024 and beyond.
- Edexcel GCSE History Assessment Review Update December 2023
- This update is to keep Edexcel GCSE History teachers informed with our progress in helping to improve the assessment experience for students.
- December 2023 History subject update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers, including an update on our review of the GCSE History assessment and our progress in improving the student experience on this qualification.
- Edexcel GCSE History Medicine in Britain knowledge booster tests
- News about a set of quizzes for GCSE History Medicine in Britain designed to support students with AO1 knowledge and understanding.
- GCSE History Paper 3 Germany practice question
- This update is about the new Edexcel GCSE History Paper 3 Germany practice question which is now available on our website.
- Edexcel GCSE History entry code calculator
- This update contains a link to the entry code calculator for GCSE History, as well as a reminder of the entry deadline.
- January 2024 History Subject Update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers, including our new Edexcel GCSE History Medicine in Britain knowledge booster tests.
- February 2024 History subject update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers, including the latest news about our changes to the GCSE History assessment model.
- Changes to Edexcel GCSE History for first assessment Summer 2025
- We are pleased to announce that Ofqual have approved our proposed amendments to the Edexcel GCSE History assessment model, for first examination in Summer 2025. This update is to inform you of the changes we are making and to outline the guidance that is available to support you.
- Edexcel A level coursework marking and delivery support videos
- This update contains links to support videos for Edexcel A level History teachers.
- A level History Online Coursework Submission Summer 2024
- This update contains advice and guidance on the submission of Edexcel A level History coursework marks and samples.
- Edexcel GCSE History top revision tips for students
- This update contains some useful revision tips for Edexcel GCSE History students ahead of the Summer 2024 exam series.
- Reminder of GCSE History Paper 2 assessment arrangements this Summer
- This update contains a reminder for teachers and exams officers about the assessment arrangements for Edexcel GCSE History Paper 2 this summer.
- March 2024 History Subject Update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers, including support and guidance for A level History coursework marking and submission.
- GCSE History assessment changes for 2025: new guidance, FAQs and training
- This update contains details of new guidance and support on the 2025 assessment changes for Edexcel GCSE History teachers.
- Easter 2024 History Subject Update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers, including a recording of our recent GCSE History training event on the 2025 assessment changes.
- Edexcel GCSE History Summer 2024 student walkthrough videos
- This update contains news about pre-recorded student walkthrough videos for Edexcel GCSE History Summer 2024 exams, created in collaboration with Harris Federation.
- April 2024 History subject update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers, including new GCSE History student-friendly command word guidance and Paper 2 student walkthrough videos to help prepare for the Summer 2024 exam series.
- May 2024 History Subject Update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers, including a new A level History coursework guide and GCSE History paper 3 student walkthrough videos to help prepare students for the Summer 2024 exam series.
- Edexcel GCSE History 2026 content changes
- Issue 6 of the GCSE History specification is now available on our website, for first teaching September 2024, first assessment Summer 2026. This update is to inform you of the content changes we are making and to outline the guidance that is available to support you.
- June 2024 History Subject Update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers, including changes to the Edexcel GCSE History specification content for first teaching September 2024, first assessment Summer 2025. There is also an opportunity for you and your students to provide us with feedback on this summer’s exams.
- Getting Ready for Results Day
- Access key information and guidance for the results period for GCSE, International GCSE and A level History, including key dates, details of post-results services and grade boundaries.
- July 2024 History subject update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers, including key information and guidance for the Summer 2024 results period for GCSE and A level History, such as key dates, details of post-results services and grade boundaries.
- Edexcel GCSE History Summer 2024 grade boundaries
- This update provides further information to Edexcel GCSE History teachers on Summer 2024 exam performance and grade boundaries.
- September 2024 History subject update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers including new GCSE History mock papers based on the Summer 2024 question papers and details of all our training events running this term.
- October 2024 History subject update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers including new GCSE History mock papers based on the Summer 2024 question papers which are now available to download from our website.
- Recordings of Pearson Edexcel History training events
- This term we’ve run several events to support our GCSE, A level and International History qualifications and you can now find recordings of these events on our website.
- November 2024 History subject update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers including recordings of recent training events for GCSE and A level History.
- January 2025 History subject update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers including new GCSE Knowledge Booster tests for Crime and Punishment.
- Edexcel GCSE History entry code calculator
- This update contains a link to the entry code calculator for GCSE History, as well as a reminder of the entry deadline.
- Edexcel International GCSE History entry codes
- This update is to help Edexcel International GCSE History centres understand the different entry codes which are now available for Summer 2025 and beyond.
- Reminder of GCSE History Paper 2 assessment arrangements for Summer 2025
- This update contains a reminder for teachers and exams officers about the assessment arrangements for Edexcel GCSE History Paper 2 in Summer 2025.
- February 2025 History subject update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers including a reminder of key deadlines this term and details of training events for GCSE and A level History.
- Edexcel A level History coursework marking and delivery support
- This update contains pre-recorded videos and guidance to support the marking and delivery of Edexcel A level History coursework.
- A level History Online Coursework Submission Summer 2025
- This update contains advice and guidance on the submission of Edexcel A level History coursework marks and samples.
- March 2025 History subject update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers including guidance on how to submit A level History coursework samples online and updated GCSE History support materials to reflect the 2026 content changes.
- April 2025 History subject update
- This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers including new guidance on the GCSE History paper 1 ‘follow-up an enquiry’ question and GCSE History student walkthrough videos for Summer 2025 exams.
- Edexcel GCSE History student walkthrough videos for Summer 2025
- This update contains news about pre-recorded student walkthrough videos for Edexcel GCSE History Summer 2025 exams.