A future-facing English curriculum – real, relevant and relatable
Danny Cuttell, Head of English at Pearson, explores why it is time add three new Rs to the English curriculum: realness, relevance and relatability.
From changing qualifications to creating new possibilities
Qualification reform gives us an opportunity to think beyond what needs to change – and focus on what qualifications could make possible for every student.
At Pearson, we’re working alongside educators, students and experts to help shape a future for qualifications built around the people who matter most.
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Pearson National Teaching Awards
Celebrate outstanding teaching. Explore the Pearson National Teaching Awards, discover inspiring stories, and learn how to nominate exceptional educators.
Independent Schools
Supporting excellence in every learning journey
Every student, teacher and school have unique needs and aspirations. That’s why we’ll work with you to create the best suite of teaching, learning and training solutions for your school.
Pearson School & College Report 2026
We’re thrilled to launch the landmark fifth edition of the annual Pearson School & College Report: Foundations for the future.
Multi-Academy Trusts
Supporting transformation and improvement across your trust
Every trust has a unique set of needs. That’s why we’ll work with you to create the best package of teaching, learning and training solutions for your schools, teachers and learners.
Digital in schools
Our brand-new research with Cebr outlines how investment in digital transformation for state-funded UK schools could make a difference to the future of education and our economy.
Exploring onscreen assessment
We’re drawing on our experience of delivering onscreen assessments in more than 115 countries to shape what’s next for GCSE, International GCSE and A level exams.
As well as already offering onscreen exams in selected subjects, we're working alongside the education community to harness technology where it can positively impact schools' and students' assessment experiences.
2024 Pearson Edexcel GCSE French, German and Spanish Qualifications
The new, 2024 Pearson Edexcel GCSE French, German and Spanish Qualifications are here! Our qualifications focus on building communication confidence and cultural understanding from a foundation of strong vocabulary knowledge to broaden students’ perspectives and opportunities.
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Introducing ActiveHub
ActiveHub is the next step in digital teaching and learning, bringing together assessment, rich data insights and next generation independent intervention practice to give you the tools you need to help your students reach their full potential. Driven by insights, ActiveHub provides everything on one platform for a powerful online learning experience, anytime, anywhere.
English for every learner
Literacy is more than just the ability to read and write — it’s the foundation for lifelong learning, personal growth, and professional success.
Yet nearly a third of students are starting secondary school without the expected reading levels for their age. This means that an accessible and inclusive English curriculum is now more critical than ever before, and we’re here to help.
Our qualifications and resources are crafted with accessibility and inclusion at their heart, so every student can thrive, achieve and discover the joy of English.
New post-16 qualifications
Draft specifications are now live!
A key part of the post-16 vocational reforms is the introduction of V Levels, Foundation Certificates and Occupational Certificates for first teach September 2027. Reform briefings and programmes of study examples.
Sector support through reform
Funding for the BTEC extended diplomas in a number of key sectors will be removed in July 2027. Be prepared for transition with our example study programmes, and useful links and resources to support planning conversations.
Offering you More with BTEC Tech Awards
Include vocational learning in your KS4 curriculum with Level 2 BTEC Tech Awards.
Choose from 12 subject areas and deliver each course with confidence, receiving outstanding support from our experts.
Teach with confidence
The new BTEC Nationals resources series are built to support you from day one. Whether you are planning lessons or preparing students for assessment, our Student Books and Complete Packages help you deliver engaging, effective learning.
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Too Grown up for picture books? by Ceridwen Eccles
A picture book is classed as one in which a narrative is combined with a visual element. This can take the form of wordless storybooks to graphic novels. Traditionally, there has been an assumption that these books are primarily geared towards younger readers, but increasingly, teachers and parents are seeing the benefit to academic attainment, mental wellbeing and inspiring reluctant readers to engage and take joy from reading for all aged children. And indeed, for adults.
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Strategies for getting parents on board – what works? by Lindsay Pickton
There are two high-frequency themes that arise in the engagement of parents/guardians in the development of reading at home: reaching those that you really, really want to reach; and moving others away from thinking that listening to their child read more challenging words is the goal. This latter has a related issue: once the child can read independently, there can be a perception that no more parent-level engagement is required – and we’ll come back to that.