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
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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April teaching English update
I hope you have enjoyed a good break and feel ready for the final term of the academic year.
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Minor amendment to the 1EN2 (2.0) mark schemes from the June 2024 exam series
I am getting in touch to let you know that we have made a very minor update to the mark schemes for GCSE English Language 1EN2, which will take effect in the May/June 2024 exam series.