The next chapter of literacy: Why oracy matters
In this blog, Lizzie Jones, Programme Manager of the Young Voices Programme at National Literacy Trust, shares why oracy is so important for the future of GCSE English.
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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.
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Pearson National Teaching Awards
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Curriculum and Assessment Review
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Digital in schools
Supporting transformation and improvement across your trust
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.
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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.
Our National Literacy Trust partnership
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Using ebooks to support reading for pleasure in 2023 – A survey of primary school teachers report that we’ve worked on in association with the National Literacy Trust.
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It all adds up: a vision for the future of maths
The latest PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) findings give us plenty to think about. Average maths performance across OECD countries has fallen by the equivalent of just over a year of learning since 2015. In Scotland, almost one in three pupils did not reach the baseline level of mathematical proficiency.
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English matters - the MAT perspective
We were delighted to welcome English leads from Multi Academy Trusts across the country last month to discuss the future of GCSE English.
Whilst the hottest day of the year meant a quick change from in-person to online, the session was packed full of insightful conversations around the challenges and opportunities facing GCSE English in the months and years ahead.