Drama: Variety is the Spice of Life!
Amy Liptrott, Associate Director at Pitlochry Festival Theatre in Scotland explores the importance of diversity – not just on the stage but front and back of house too!
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
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.
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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How Failure is an Essential Foundation for a Love of Maths
Matt Parker is a renowned stand-up comedian and maths author, with a popular YouTube channel attracting almost one million subscribers. Originally a maths teacher from Australia, Matt now lives and works in the UK. His new book, Humble Pi, is a Number 1 Bestseller.
Following Matt’s recent appearance on Pearson’s The Right Angle Podcast, Subject Lead and Podcast Host Nicola Woodford-Smith, reflects on their discussion and shares learnings on ways that teachers can foster a passion for maths among learners – not least by encouraging acceptance of mistakes and failures.
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How Abacus fits the new 2022 Curriculum for Wales for Mathematics and Numeracy (with a focus on fluency and logical reasoning)
The 2022 Welsh curriculum in Primary schools
We know that the Welsh curriculum is changing in the new academic year in 2022 for all Primary schools, with Secondary schools to follow in 2023. When it comes to Mathematics and Numeracy in the new curriculum, there are five new Mathematical proficiencies for Welsh Primary schools:
- Conceptual understanding
- Fluency
- Communication with symbols
- Logical reasoning
- Strategic competence
In this blog we are going to look at how Abacus can be used to support the teaching of two of these proficiencies: fluency, and logical reasoning. There is no doubting that these two Mathematical areas are already being developed in Wales in the current curriculum, but the below is a reminder of the fantastic Abacus resources we have on offer to support these two skills.
