Belonging and inclusion

We want children to feel represented in the literature that they read. That's why we're promoting the exposure of young readers to a wide range of characters, voices and themes that they can engage with, enjoy and be inspired by in order to read further and to develop their own voices.

How we are leading the way

Lit in Colour

Lit in Colour

By joining forces with Penguin Books UK and The Runnymede Trust, we hope to encourage schools to make the switch to a more representative English Literature curriculum through the Lit in Colour Pioneers Programme.

Learn more about Lit in Colour

Primary Literacy

Primary Literacy

We wantÌýall primary school children to be able to develop a lifelong love of reading, and to feel that our books are for them, whatever their ability, background or identity.Ìý

Learn more about Primary Literacy

GCSE (9-1) English Literature

GCSE English Literature

Our GCSE curriculum strives to ensure that students are exposed to literature from a variety of British authors, from different backgrounds, and are reading about contemporary issues that they can engage with and relate to.

GCSE (9-1) English Language 2.0

GCSE English Language 2.0

Our new GCSE (9–1) English Language qualification has been designed to engage and motivate students through a choice of contemporary texts, relatable modern themes, and real-world writing tasks.

AS and A level English Literature

AS and A level English Literature

Here you'll find information about the texts on our ɫèAV Edexcel A level English Literature text list that align with our commitment to maximising representation in the curriculum.ÌýThe four new texts are now available.