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GCSE History assessment changes for 2025: new guidance, FAQs and training
This update contains details of new guidance and support on the 2025 assessment changes for Edexcel GCSE History teachers, including FAQs and a recording of our recent training event.
Guidance to support GCSE History 2025 changes
Following our recent announcement of changes to the Edexcel GCSE History assessment for 2025 exams, we have now made available a detailed guidance document which contains details of the changes along with exemplification.
FAQs to support GCSE History 2025 changes
The following FAQs have been created to support teachers by addressing some of the main queries we have received.
Recording of GCSE History 2025 changes training event
We recently ran a training event for teachers to explain the changes to Edexcel GCSE History in 2025. You can now watch a recording of this event:
You can find a copy of the powerpoint slides from this event below:
We hope you found this update useful, however please email us at teachinghistory@pearson.com if you have any questions.
Subject advisor
Mark Battye
History
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