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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.

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.

GCSE History Specification Issue 3
An update containing information about the amendments to the GCSE History specification issue 3.

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.

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.

Reminder of changes to Edexcel GCSE History assessment for Summer 2025
This update contains a reminder for teachers and students about the changes to Edexcel GCSE History assessment for Summer 2025 and beyond.

May 2025 History subject update
This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers including an update on the recent Curriculum and Assessment Review Interim Report and Paper 3 GCSE History student walkthrough videos for the Summer 2025 exams. There’s also updated GCSE History topic booklets to reflect the 2026 content changes.

June 2025 History subject update
This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers including GCSE and A level History Summer 2025 student surveys and the latest on the Curriculum and Assessment Review.

Getting Ready for Results Day Summer 2025
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 2025 History subject update
This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers including Summer 2025 insight events and our Summer 2025 general teacher survey. There’s also important information to help you get ready for Results day.

Edexcel GCSE History Summer 2025 grade boundaries
This update provides further information to Edexcel GCSE History teachers on Summer 2025 grade boundaries.

September 2025 History subject update
This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers including new Pearson Edexcel GCSE History student books and details of all our training events running this term.

October 2025 History subject update
This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers including information about our new official Pearson Edexcel History Teachers Facebook group.

November 2025 History subject update
This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel History teachers including recordings of recent History training events and an important update on the Curriculum and Assessment Review.

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