GCSE Geography - change to the marking of 2-mark calculate questions

As communicated previously, we are continuously reviewing our assessments to ensure they are accessible and fair to all candidates. As a result we are confirming a change to the marking guidance for 2-mark 'calculate' questions. 

If a student gives the correct answer, they will automatically get 2 marks. If the answer is not correct, the marker will look at the working and will award 1 mark for evidence of correct working. 

Please note you do not need to change anything you are doing in your delivery, nor prepare your students differently for 2025 exams and beyond.

Geographical Association Conference 2025

Come at meet the Pearson Geogarphy team in Oxford from 15–17 April 2025 at Oxford Brookes University. We'll be available on our Pearson Forum Stand 21/22 and we'll gladly answer any of your questions about our Edexcel qualifications and resources. 

On Wednesday April 16, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm we are running a workshop Pearson Edexcel Geography: discussing future geography qualifications and reform where you will have the opportunity to discuss the ongoing Curriculum and Assessment Review and Pearson's recommendations in respect of Geography. It will recap on the latest information about the review, before giving teachers the opportunity to share their thoughts on some of the key messages and recommendations from the geography education community, such as the volume of content in GCSE, the study of climate change and sustainability, and methods of assessment.

Transform your teaching with multimedia resources from the Educational Recording Agency (ERA)

The ERA Licence provides seamless access to television and radio recordings, offering a single point of clearance for the rights needed to create and use authentic media resources in your classroom. With ERA’s free video streaming platform, licensed institutions can explore a rich library of curriculum-mapped TV and radio clips tailored to GCSE, AS, and A-level teaching. To access this free resource registration is required - but is quick and simple. State schools in England are licensed under a central agreement with the DfE and the vast majority of independent schools also hold a current ERA Licence.

Sheffield Anti-Racist Education.

Free conference on Saturday 17 May 10am to 3.15pm has a great line-up of speakers and lots of opportunities for discussion. 

Revealing hidden histories and geographies of empire

Please book your place here via Eventbrite

Reminder: A level Geography NEA online submission Summer 2025

This update contains a summary of how to submit A level Geography NEA marks and samples in Summer 2025. It includes guidance on how to submit your marks and samples online, a reminder of the deadlines, the materials you need to submit, and lots of other useful advice and links.

Contingency dates for exams summer 2025

The Joint Council for Qualifications has published their key dates document for the June 2025 exam cycle. Two dates have been set aside as contingency in the event of national or significant local disruption to exams in the UK:

11 June – afternoon session
25 June – full day

Ofqual Student Guide to Exams and Assessments in 2025  

Ofqual have provided information for students about arrangements for regulated qualifications. This explains what your students need to know before, during and after exams and assessments.