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  • 10 things you told us about post-16 resits last year- and our top 3 priorities for 2026

    As we welcome in the New Year,  we’re looking back at what students, tutors and sector leaders told us about post-16 English and maths - and what this means for the year ahead.

    Through Resit Rethink, Let’s Talk English, the Pearson School Report, national forums and our summer roundtable, we heard directly from thousands of students and practitioners across secondary and further education.

    Here are 10 things you told us in 2025:

     

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    Unlocking immersive learning: design and implementation are key

    Across the world, students are increasingly curious about immersive technology,1 and advances in AI are making it easier to bring these environments to life in the classroom.2 But does this progress mean it’s time to fast-track virtual reality and similar tools into everyday teaching and learning?

    The latest research shows that immersive experiences can enhance learning, but a ‘more immersive’ learning experience doesn’t automatically mean it’s more effective. As we see every day, it’s teachers’ choices of what will work best for their students that make the difference, from selecting well-designed experiences, to using them to support every learning journey.

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