English
December 2023 teaching English update
It’s been an action-packed half term in which we have received great feedback from teachers and used it to provide more opportunities for teachers to shape the support we offer.
Spotlight on GCSE English Language 2.0, Lit in Colour, accessibility and inclusion
We're proud to be working hard to make sure all our assessments and resources are inclusive and accessible by design.
New resources and support for Int GCSE English Language A and English Literature
Access exam walkthroughs for English Language A and English Literature, perfect to help students and teachers new to the specification understand the format. We also have some new suggested coursework titles for English Literature and a complete video guide to choosing the right entry and option codes when making your June 2024 exam entries.
Access to scripts for summer 2023 closing on 15 December 2023
Don’t forget to download any scripts you want to use for teaching and learning by 15 December. You will not be able to access these thereafter.
Ofqual resilience guidance September 2023
On 21 September 2023, Ofqual published resilience guidance for centres delivering: GCSE, AS and A levels.
Read a summary on our new assessment support page
Read the full Ofqual guidance
November exam series for GCSE English Language and for Int GCSE English Language and English Literature key dates
Information on the dates when asssessment materials will be on the website, results and post results services dates.
All set for the May/June 2024 exam series
Information on entry and submission deadlines, submission support sessions and exam timetables.
A level news
English Language: publication of pre-release materials on 1.12.23
Access the pre-release materials and support
Spring 2024 A level networks
Tell us which topics you’d like covered
Seasons greetings
With the winter holiday a couple of weeks away, I hope the term is drawing to a good conclusion and wish you a peaceful break when it comes.
Subject advisor
Clare Haviland
English
Subject updates
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Summer 2026 results support for English qualifications
Access key information and guidance for the results period for GCSE, International GCSE and A level: key dates; details of post-results services (access to scripts, reviews of marking & appeals); grade boundaries; and when exam materials will be available.
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July 2026 teaching English update
Dear Colleagues
As we head into the last two or three weeks of the summer term, this update will provide you with all the information you need for the results period and the start of the next academic year.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your hard work. It’s once again been a great pleasure to answer your questions; talk about your coursework text choices; and to think through your teaching and learning conundrums together.
I wish you all a real rest over the long holidays and look forward to talking to you in meetings, in emails and on Facebook and LinkedIn in the new academic year.
Best wishes
Clare Haviland