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It details specification issues 4, 5 and 6, including language changes, removal of the Level 2 stimulus points cap, and assessment model amendments for first assessment from June 2025 and June 2026. Guidance covers thematic, historic environment, and period study structures, depth options, and assessment requirements across Papers 1–3, including SPaG.","GCSE (9–1) History  \nGetting Started Guide for Teachers  \nUpdated guide, June 2024 for first assessment June 2025 / 2026  \n© artwork: Mark Bolitho | Origami photography Pearson Education Ltd/Naki Kouyioumtzis  \nContents  \n1. Introduction 5  \n1.1 Issues 4, 5 and 6: updated guide – June 2024 5  \n1.2 Issue 3: updated guide – April 2021 6  \n1.3 Issue 2: Paper 2 change to exam paper layout 6  \n1.4 Resources 7  \nHistory qualification page 7  \nFree support materials 7  \nEndorsed resources* 10  \n2 . 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