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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Driving forward positive change in the English curriculum
Join our conversations on the future of English
Today, we’ve shared a summary of key points from our call for evidence submission as part of the Curriculum and Assessment Review, where we set out our recommendations for how meaningful change can be brought about.
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Onscreen Exams for GCSE English: December 2024 update
As you know, we have been working with schools and colleges to explore the power and potential for onscreen GCSE English exams to support the next steps in our journey.
Our plans have always been subject to regulatory approval, and collaboration across the education community is crucial in making sure the further introduction of onscreen assessment works for all teachers and students. Right now, we don't yet have a confirmed timeline for the introduction of GCSE English onscreen exams.