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.

2015 A level History launch events
Free launch events for 2015 A level History.

GCSE and A level History reform
An update on GCSE and A level History qualification reform.

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.

UMS guidance
Guidance for teachers on UMS marks and how to convert them to raw marks.

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.

Autumn term launch events for 2015 A level History
Free launch events for 2015 A level History.

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.

Getting ready for results summer 2018: A Level
Getting ready for results summer 2018: GCSE

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.

Summer 2021 Appeals
Information about Summer 2021 appeals.

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.

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