Eduqas is proud to support the inclusive teaching of English Literature by increasing representation and offering learners opportunities to engage with content that resonates with them.
Learn more about how we’re working to improve the inclusivity of our English Literature qualification, and how we can support your centre to play a part:
Resources for Boys Don’t Cry and Leave Taking
In 2023 we introduced two new texts into our post 1914 Prose and Drama section to introduce a wider range of cultural diversity and representation into our specification:
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Leave Taking, by Winsome Pinnock, explores the dislocated identity of black British immigrants. It has been described by The Guardian as an 'insightful and pioneering portrayal of the lives of black Britons'.
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Additional support from Lit in Colour
We are working in partnership with the Lit in Colour campaign to support our centres in making the teaching and learning of English Literature more inclusive.
As part of this support, Lit in Colour is offering Eduqas centres access to the following:
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FREE professional learning events and resources which focus on race and representation
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FREE online author enrichment events and resources
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FREE copies of the new set texts (you will be able to request amount needed for your assessment cohort)
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A 'reading for pleasure' library books donation (set amount of 250 - 300 books
Details on how to access this support will be provided soon – join our mailing list for updates.
Explore our new Poetry Anthology for 2025
Our team of subject experts has curated a new collection of 15 poems that will expose learners to voices from a broader spectrum of cultural perspectives than ever before.
Schools and colleges can begin studying the new anthology with their classes from September 2025, with first assessment in summer 2027.
The new collection includes a balanced representation of male and female poets, and features works by Jackie Kay, Zulfikar Ghose, Eve L Ewing and Claude McKay.
Each poem will be supported by a Knowledge Organiser, a set of lessons in a Blended Learning resource and a front of class resource. These will be available by summer 2025.
Learn more about the new anthology and download a copy.
Thinking of Switching to Eduqas?
Our GCSE English Literature specification combines engaging content with flexible and accessible assessment for learners. Meanwhile, Eduqas teachers benefit from a comprehensive support package including free online resources and expert-led Professional Learning Opportunities.
Leave Taking by Winsome Pinnock: © Leave Taking by Winsome Pinnock, Nick Hern Books, 2018
Boys Don't Cry, by Malorie Blackman: © Malorie Blackman, Penguin Books Limited, 2022