The GCSE 2012 linear History specifications and sample assessment materials which include SPaG are now accredited and are available to download from the GCSE History A and History B qualification pages.

To download the amended specifications, select 'Specification' and download the new version entitled 'GCSE linear including SPaG'.

To download amended sample assessment materials, select 'Exam Materials' and download the new versions entitled 'Approved for GCSE 2009 modular and GCSE 2012 linear, including SPaG, for assessments from January 2013 onwards'.

You can find more information on the 2012 GCSE reforms in our GCSE 2012 web pages.