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GCSE English Language and Maths: Get resit ready

Find the support and resources you need for post-16 resits

Support made simple for post-16 English and Maths

We understand the unique challenges of teaching GCSE English and maths resits, especially within tight timeframes and alongside broader study programmes. From re-engaging learners who haven’t yet achieved a grade 4 to delivering the course in just one year, it’s a lot to manage.

That’s why we’ve brought everything together in one place. Designed with FE experts, these resources and tools are built to support you in teaching post-16 learners practically, flexibly, and effectively.

Explore at your own pace. Take what you need, when you need it.

GCSE English Language

Discover resources to support your teaching of GCSE English Language resits.

Our one-year scheme of work provides a clear structure to help you plan and deliver effective lessons throughout the academic year. To support reading development our teaching guidance for reading support pack includes a selection of carefully chosen extracts and ready-to-use activities that build confidence and skills. Let us help you focus on success for writing with our comprehensive pack offering a wide range of writing frames, modelled examples and practical teaching strategies. Everything you need to help students succeed.

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Search all GCSE English Language resources

For further teaching support, you can see the entire resource collection for GCSE English Language in our resource library.

Watch our Spotlight videos

This video series offers your students expert guidance, best practice, and top tips to boost their performance in GCSE English Language.

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Support from experts you can trust

Looking for support, inspiration or a chance to connect with others shaping the subject? Meet Team English. From expert guidance to the latest updates on how we're helping shape the future of English, we're here to support tutors every step of the way.

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Free at 4: GCSE English resit support

Book a free 20-minute 1:1 with our friendly English Subject Support team. We’re here to help with questions on GCSE English Language resits.

Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4pm to 5pm.

GCSE Maths

Our route maps are designed specifically for resit learners, providing clear structure to revisit key content in depth and ensure thorough preparation for the exam. To support skills development, our example-problem past papers and aiming for the next grade materials guide students through worked examples before encouraging them to apply their learning independently.

Targeted diagnostic tools, including fundamental knowledge checks, basic skills questions and topic audits, help identify gaps and build the core skills students need to succeed. Everything you need to help students grow in confidence and secure a better outcome.

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Search all GCSE Maths resources

For further teaching support, you can see the entire resource collection for GCSE Maths in our resource library.

Stride Maths

The time-saving assessment tool that that helps build confidence in every student

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Sponsorship of MEI Further Education Maths Challenge

We're proud to support the MEI Further Education Maths Challenge and its mission to raise the quality of maths education for all.
We believe it helps learners build confidence in maths and develop a stronger sense of what they can achieve.

Smarter resit support for FE colleges

myAQA is your central hub for managing GCSE resits with confidence. It streamlines admin, strengthens support, and keeps the focus where it belongs — on your learners.

For Tutors

  • Track entries and results in real time
  • Access secure documents and reports
  • Connect with Post 16 specific networks and resources
  • Manage multiple centres with ease

For Students

  • Benefit from more organised and responsive support
  • Gain access to better-prepared teaching and tailored resources
  • Experience a more joined-up approach to resit delivery

Simple, secure, and designed to fit the way you work.

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Data Insights - performance analysis for all your AQA entries

We’re making it easy for you to analyse your centre's performance data. With our new results analysis platform called Data Insights, you can dig deep into your results, offering you as much or as little detail as you need.

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Stay Connected. Stay Inspired.​

Join our Curriculum Connect sessions to meet subject experts and like-minded tutors from across the country. Whether you're after fresh ideas, expert guidance or simply a space to share what works, you’ll be tapping into a powerful network of educators who get it.​

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Free training every term to support your professional development

From senior examiners’ marking guidance to targeted support and exam insights, our training is co-created with lecturers like you.

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Discover insights from June 2025 exams that can help inform your planning, teaching and own cohort performance.

Contact our team

English
Tel: 0161 953 7504
Email: english-gcse@aqa.org.uk

Maths
Tel: 0161 957 3852
Email: maths@aqa.org.uk

8am-5pm Monday to Friday

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