Updated Entry Level English specification 30/06/2026 We have amended the specification and sample assessment material for Entry Level English (R393).
New set texts for A Level English Language and Literature (H474/04) 29/06/2026 We’re updating the set texts for A Level English Language and Literature EMC (H474/04), for first teach September 2026.
AI guidance for NEA components 29/06/2026 We’ve added guidance on the use of AI in NEA components to more of our specifications and teacher guides.
Updated set texts for AS and A Level English Literature 28/05/2026 We are updating the set texts for AS and A Level English Literature (H072/01 and H472/01) for first teach September 2027.
Important: Withdrawal of selected Cambridge OCR general qualifications 12/05/2026 We are withdrawing selected Cambridge OCR general qualifications.
Funding update for Entry Level Certificate and GCSE qualifications in Wales 18/02/2026 We provide details of the Entry Level Certificate and GCSE qualifications that will no longer be designated for public funding in Wales.
Reminder on the updated set texts for AS and A Level English Literature 04/07/2025 We remind you we're replacing three Shakespeare set texts for AS and A Level English Literature (H072/01/H472/01), from first teach September 2025.
Reminder: Amended question paper layout for GCSE English Language 09/06/2025 We remind you we're amending the question paper layout for GCSE English Language (J351/01/02).
Updated A Level English Literature NEA guide 27/03/2025 We've updated the A Level English Literature non-exam assessment guide for Component 03: Literature Post-1900.
Amended assessment materials for AS and A Level English Literature 25/11/2024 We’re removing the line numbers from the poetry extracts for AS and A Level English Literature H072/H472.