GCSE English Language 2.0 - Qualification support and training resources

Oct 20, 2026

GCSE English Language 2.0 qualification support and guidance covering teaching resources, training events, assessment preparation, and learner progress tracking. Provides specification and assessment overviews, sample assessment materials, year planners, schemes of learning FAQs, and Edexcel online self-service support across the qualification cycle. Includes anthology options for Paper 1 and Paper 2, teacher and qualification guides, exam papers walkthroughs, and access to scripts. Also offers mocks and moderation services, ResultsPlus analysis, and switching support to Pearson Edexcel.

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Qualification support and guidance

Teaching resources

Training and events

Exam preparation and mocks services

Student progress tracking

© monkey business images | GettyImages Dedicated, personal support and guidance – all year round GCSE English Language 2.0 Our GCSE English Language 2.0 qualification has been designed to engage and motivate students through a wide range of contemporary texts that reflect the diversity of our learners. With relatable and accessible content, our qualification supports learners across the whole ability range. Click on the links embedded in this infographic to access our unique tools, free qualification support and information on published resources. * = Links directly to support Teaching resources Training and events Tracking student progress Switching to Pearson Edexcel Expert subject support Planning resources To support you in teaching GCSE English Language 2. 0, we have put together a range of resources that will help build your confidence in delivering the course. ©Syda Productions Free qualification support Specification and assessment overviews Sample assessment materials Year Planners, with options for a 1 or 2 year course Schemes of Learning FAQs Edexcel online Our self-service portal provides you with support at every stage of the qualification cycle, from approval to registration and entry, reporting of achievement and results, as well as postresults services. Teaching resources A bank of teaching and learning materials, including downloadable unseen texts anthologies. Paper 1-Anthology of Unseen 19th Century Texts Paper 1-Additional Anthology of Unseen 19th Century Texts Paper 2 – Anthology of Unseen 20th and 21st Century Texts Paper 2 – Lit in Colour Anthology of Unseen 20th and 21st Century Texts Free qualification support Teacher guides Qualification guide Getting started guide Guide to the exam papers -a recorded walkthrough of the papers, question by question Paid for resources from Pearson Student Workbook Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language 2.0 Student Workbook Revision Guide Pearson Edexcel GCSE English Language 2.0 Revision Guide and Workbook © monkey business images | Shutterstock Training and events Our training events cover Summer series feedback sessions, network events and lots of other useful CPD to support you in delivering the qualification. Coming soon! Student facing videos, walking through each question in the exam papers Professional Development: Engaging learners at the start of term Connecting vocational skills with GCSE English Language 2.0 Revision strategies for resit learners All of this in addition to our termly network events PD Academy Courses Training and events Pearson qualifications YouTube channel: here you’ll find recordings of 2.0 live events Pre-recorded Getting Ready to Teach training Centre-based training: Our expert trainers lead these sessions (face to face or online) at a date and time convenient for you, facilitating a group-learning experience for you and your colleagues. How to apply the Mark Scheme: Paper 1 Non-Fiction Texts How to apply the Mark Scheme: Paper 2 Contemporary Texts Developing the Skills AO4 Evaluation Developing the Skills AO3 Comparison Developing the Skills AO5/AO6 Writing GCSE English Language SLE submission support June 2025 – presentation and recording Top Ten Resource Pack Includes adaptable resources for classroom use Other useful online recordings with resources and ideas Click on this page of our qualification under the Past Training Content tab to access more material. Exam preparation Access our assessment training support including marked student exemplars and a range of practice papers. Paid for resources from Pearson Mocks Service Following each summer series, exam papers are available for students to sit their mocks from September onwards. These can be paper-based or onscreen exams. All papers are marked by Edexcel examiners and the results are uploaded to Result

FAQs

What free qualification support is available for GCSE English Language 2.0?

Free support includes specification and assessment overviews, sample assessment materials, year planners, schemes of learning FAQs, teacher guides, and online services such as access to scripts.

What teaching and assessment resources are provided for Paper 1 and Paper 2?

Resources include anthologies for unseen texts for Paper 1 and Paper 2, guidance on applying the mark scheme, and support for developing assessment objectives (AO4 evaluation, AO3 comparison, and AO5/AO6 writing).

How do mocks and moderation services help centres?

Mocks service supports students sitting mock exams, with results uploaded for question-level analysis. Mocks moderation service helps interpret Pearson Edexcel mark schemes to ensure consistent marking across schools, departments, and cohorts.

Oct 20, 2026

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