We know learning doesn’t end in the classroom. Our qualifications open up a world of experiences for students and help develop them as individuals who are prepared and excited for the future.
This summer, we spoke to business and enterprise students about how the knowledge, skills and passion they acquired in their learning helped develop them as individuals – and how their new skills have been applied beyond the classroom.
One group of talented Pearson Edexcel (9-1) GCSE Business students tell us how this qualification offered them the opportunity to take part in an exciting national challenge.
Will King, a Level 3 Business & Enterprise student, shared his own inspiring story about how the skills he developed during his course have taken him on a unique journey.
It’s no secret that exercise is linked to mental wellbeing. In our blog post, we discuss how PE and Sport helps to develop well-rounded individuals with healthy minds and bodies, resilience in the face of unexpected challenges and skills they will need in their future.
In the last year, the EA has been talking to teachers, academics, and leaders in the discipline about the English GCSEs. As part of our Let’s Talk English series, Dr Rebecca Fisher (CEO of the English Association) outlines the challenges with the GCSEs and recommendations for change as identified by the English subject community.
In our latest Let's Talk English blog, Professor Cathy Shrank considers the surprising careers unlocked by studying English.
As we begin the new school year, and look back on what was an extraordinary summer term, we want to share our reflections on the conversations, ideas and energy that have shaped discussions over the past few months.
What started as an invitation to come together and talk about the future of English has grown into something much bigger. This is no longer just a conversation: it’s a shared commitment to reimagine how this subject can equip every learner with the confidence, creativity and critical thinking skills to succeed in life beyond school.
We’ve brought together thousands of voices from across education — classroom teachers, curriculum leaders, students and sector experts — to explore bold questions about the future of English. From national forums to regional roadshows, a picture has begun to emerge: this is a subject that matters deeply and must adapt to meet the needs of young people in an ever-changing world.