Geography
September 2026 Geography Subject Update
This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel Geography teachers including key dates for your diary and details of training events we are running this term.
Key Dates
- Review of marking and moderation deadline: 24 September 2026 - After this date you will no longer be able to request a review of marking or moderation through our enquiry about results service.
- Access to scripts deadline: 11 December 2026 - After this date you will no longer be able to view your students’ scripts using our free service.
Training for Geography teachers
Events for UK and International GCSE and A level Geography are now available to book via our training page.
- GCSE Geography B: Exam Insights Summer 2026 06 October 2026 at 16:00 - 17:30 BST
- GCSE Geography A: Exam Insights Summer 2026 13 October 2026 at 16:00 - 17:30 BST
- A Level Geography: Exam Insights Summer 2026 20 October 2026 at 16:00 - 18:00 BST
- A Level Geography: Coursework Insights 2026 03 November 2026 at 16:00 - 17:00 GMT
- GCSE Geography A and B: Supporting higher-attaining students 17 November 2026 at 16:00-18:00 GMT
- A Level Geography: Preparing Students for Synoptic Investigation (Paper 3) 23 February 2027 at 16:00 - 17:30 GMT
- GCSE Geography A: Preparing Students for Geographical Investigations UK Challenges (Paper 3) 02 March 2027 at 16:00 - 17:30 GMT
- GCSE Geography B: Preparing Students for Making Geographical Decisions (Paper 3) 09 March 2027 at 16:00 - 17:30 GMT
We will be making recordings of events available for teachers who can’t attend.
New YouTube Playlists for Training videos
Geography in the news
Geography in the News aims to stimulate discussion about the relevance of geography to our lives and its importance in helping us to make sense of the world around us.
El Niño is back in the headlines. Scientists have confirmed that this naturally occurring climate phenomenon has developed in the Pacific Ocean, raising concerns about record global temperatures and more extreme weather around the world. Although El Niño is a natural part of Earth's climate system, it can have significant impacts, influencing rainfall patterns, drought risk, flooding and food security across many regions.
This issue relates to a BBC News article by Matt McGrath, Simon King and Mark Poynting, which explores how the latest El Niño event could contribute to record-breaking global heat. The article provides an opportunity to explore links between the atmosphere, oceans and climate, and to consider how physical processes affect people, places and environments at a range of scales.
As you read the article and discuss the questions, consider why the impacts of El Niño vary between countries and communities, and how factors such as development, governance and preparedness influence vulnerability to climate hazards.
El Niño Unleashed: World Faces Record Heat Threat
This resource supports:
A Level Geography: Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity (5.4a and 5.6c)
GCSE Geography A: Topic 2: Weather Hazards and Climate Change (2.2b and 2.3b)
GCSE Geography B: Topic 1: Hazardous Earth (1.2a and 1.2b)
Reform of the national curriculum and GCSE Geography
A public consultation on the draft programmes of study and subject content for the first group of GCSEs will launch this autumn. The revised curriculum will be published next spring, with support available ahead of first teaching from September 2028. The first reformed GCSEs will then be taught from September 2029. The expertise of the geography community will be central to shaping these reforms. By working together, we can help ensure the changes support great teaching and learning for years to come. We'll share more details on the consultation and how to take part when it opens.
At the time of writing, the DfE has not confirmed which phase GCSE Geography will be included in., but if GCSE Geography is included in the first group of subjects, it is worth starting the conversation in your departments now about what you would like the future qualification to look like. What should be retained, strengthened, reduced or changed? Is the balance of content right? How should fieldwork, climate change, sustainability and geographical thinking feature in the next generation of qualifications? The greatest opportunity to influence reform comes before draft specifications are published. So take some time to reflect, discuss these questions with colleagues, and be ready to make your voice heard when the consultation opens. First teaching may still be several years away, but the decisions that shape the new GCSEs will be made much sooner.
Get 10% off Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography second edition student books this summer!
Did you know that you can now get 10% off our Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography 2nd edition student books until 30th September with code Summer10?
Subject advisor
Jon Wolton
Geography
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July 2026 Geography Subject Update
This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel Geography teachers including information to help you get ready for results day.