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Lit in Colour Pioneers Programme 2024-25
The Lit in Colour Pioneers Programme is back to offer schools and colleges support in diversifying their English curriculum and empower students with a broad range of literary voices.
By joining the programme, you’ll get free access to a variety of content, including a Lit in Colour mini library with 200 free Penguin books by Black, Asian and minority ethnic writers designed for all age groups.
The programme has already supported over 250 schools and 29,000 students across the country and is making a real difference.
Find out more about the programme and apply today!
Entries close on Friday 17 January 2025
Subject updates
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November 2025 teaching English update
This month’s update includes:
📚 November 2025 English Update
- 📝 November exam series for GCSE 1EN0 and 1EN2
- 🌍 November exam series for International GCSE
- 🎬 Exemplars and new resource round-up, including new GCSE English Language 2.0 videos for students
- 🗣️ Oracy in English: The conversation so far
- 📦 Larger coursework sample sizes for June 2026
- 🎭 ‘Blood Brothers’ Student Competition
- 📖 Get ready for the A level English language and IAL language subtopic pre-release on 1 December 2025
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October 2025 teaching English update
📬 What’s inside this month’s English update?
• 📚 GCSE November Exam Series
For 1EN0 and 1EN2 – key dates and reminders
• 🌍 International GCSE November Exams
Everything you need to know
• 🆕 New Resources Round-Up
Fresh exemplars and helpful tools
• 🤝 Entry Level Certificate Teacher Network
Connect, share, and support each other
• 📘 A Level Facebook Features
Share reading tips and get instant answers to coursework queries
• 🎓 Training & Courses
Exam insights and new CPD opportunities
• 📖 British Library Events
Inspiring sessions to spark curiosity
• 🤖 AI Guidance for International GCSE
Navigate new tech with confidence
• 🗣️ Let’s Talk English – Latest Update
Keep the conversation going