Citizenship
GCSE Citizenship Studies amends 2022
DfE new content requirements
The DfE (Department for Education) has recently released new content requirements for a range of subjects, including GCSE Citizenship Studies, to reflect the UK’s departure from the European Union. The DfE’s GCSE subject content for Citizenship Studies document, was updated on the 23rd of May and is available for you to view and/or download:
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Studies
Implications resulting from changes to the subject content will result in some minor but important amendments to Pearson's specification and sample assessment material for GCSE Citizenship Studies.
Because of this, we are currently in consultation with a range of stakeholders to ensure all changes made are well informed, timely and will be supported by providing the accompanying resources and guidance our centres will need, to be able to confidently deliver the revised content.
Implications for teaching and assessment
All changes made are intended to come in to effect for first teaching, September 2022 and first assessment Summer 2024. We will be publishing guidance about what the changes mean and new support material shortly.
Please note the the 2023 exam series will remain unchanged.
Subject advisor

Subject updates
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December 2022 GCSE Citizenship Studies Subject Update
Hello colleagues,
I hope you have had a fantastic first term and are looking forward to a well-deserved winter holiday! From everyone within the Edexcel Citizenship Studies team, we wish you an enjoyable, restful break!
I wanted to take the opportunity before the end of term, to share some useful resources and reminders. As always, if you have any questions about anything within this update or about our Citizenship Studies qualifications, please do get in touch at TeachingCitizenship@pearson.com
Best wishes,
Susan CurreyCitizenship Studies Subject Advisor
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GCSE Citizenship Studies November 2022 Subject Update
Welcome to your Pearson Edexcel Citizenship Studies November 2022 subject update.
Hello colleagues,
Welcome to our November instalment of our email subject updates!
I wanted to take the opportunity to share some key updates, resources and information about upcoming events. If you have any questions about anything within this update or about our Citizenship Studies qualification, please do get in touch!
Best wishes,
Susan Currey
Citizenship Studies Subject Advisor