English
May 2023 teaching English update
Dear Colleagues
I hope the term is going well and that you are making good progress with your coursework submissions and exam preparation. Much of the information I flagged in my April update (exam timetables, prescribed editions rules & setting up coursework for next year etc) remains relevant in the run-in to June. You can access it on the English Subject page along with all other previous editions.
We’ve had a very positive response to our GCSE English language 2.0, but we understand that it’s a big decision to change to a new qualification. That’s why we’re offering an exclusive package to all centres* wanting to switch to our GCSE Maths or GCSE English Language 2.0 qualifications.
Helping teachers with their coursework and SLE submissions
Last week, I spoke to over 250 teachers during 4 live support sessions to talk through how to make their submissions prior to the May/June 2023 exam series.
To make sure all teachers can access support at a time that suits them, there are pre-recorded sessions for each qualification group on my YouTube channel.
The videos go along with slides and guidance documents for each qualification:
GCSE
International GCSE
A level
Guidance
Int GCSE English Language A: 4EA1 03 current format
A brief reminder for Int GCSE English Language A teachers submitting coursework that only the current format can be submitted in May 2023 (on two texts with a commentary). If your students have completed the new coursework in error, please see the below guidance.
Guidance
Good luck to all
My next email update in June will see us in the midst of exams, so I wish you, your students, their parents and your whole school community the very best for this busy period and for the exams once they commence.
Top tips for exam day
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