English
Summer 2021: key information in a nutshell
Summer 2021: key information in a nutshell

Access the key information you need for summer 2021 and where you can get further help and support.
Lift: our new English Language GCSE
Lit in Colour: pioneer with us in diversifying the English Literature curriculum
GCSE English Language SLE student support video
Summer 2021: key information in a nutshell
Lift: our new English Language GCSE
Lift: our new English Language GCSE

Our new specification for GCSE (9-1) English Language is designed to engage and motivate students through a choice of contemporary texts that reflect the diversity of our learners, and skills-based writing tasks.
Lit in Colour: pioneer with us in diversifying the English Literature curriculum
GCSE English Language SLE student support video
Summer 2021: key information in a nutshell
Lift: our new English Language GCSE
Lit in Colour: pioneer with us in diversifying the English Literature curriculum
Lit in Colour: pioneer with us in diversifying the English Literature curriculum

Find out about our new partnership with Penguin Random House UK and race equality thinktank, The Runnymede Trust, to support UK schools in diversifying their English Literature curriculum.
GCSE English Language SLE student support video
Summer 2021: key information in a nutshell
Lift: our new English Language GCSE
Lit in Colour: pioneer with us in diversifying the English Literature curriculum
GCSE English Language SLE student support video
GCSE English Language SLE student support video

Your Y10 students starting preparation for their Spoken Language Endorsement for GCSE English Language can use this student video to understand what they need to do.
Subject advisor
Clare Haviland
English

Meet your English Subject Advisor, Clare Haviland
Clare Haviland, English Subject Advisor for Pearson Edexcel, explains her role in supporting teachers and the different ways you can stay in touch with her for the latest news and updates.
Talk about teaching English on the English community
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Edexcel's teaching English community platform
The English community is a place where you can ask questions and share ideas about teaching Edexcel's English qualifications.

Key guidance
Below you'll find some of the most commonly requested support materials at this time of year.
Some guidance on ensuring students make comments on language and structure for GCSE English Language as well as some pointers on the differences between 'structure' and 'form'.
Guidance on how to order free copies of anthologies produced by Edexcel.
Useful documents
A level documents and links
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A level English Literature pre-1900 text coverage form
Centres must submit this form for their Y13 cohorts each September.
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A level English Literature coursework advisory service
Teachers can use the coursework advisory service to check their proposed texts and titles for 9ET0 04.
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A level English Language and Literature coursework advisory service
Teachers can use the coursework advisory service to check their proposed texts and titles for 9EL0 03.

Find and book events
Find all the latest training and feedback events for English.