A-level English Literature: reminder on NEA rubric infringements
NEA texts guidance and avoiding prohibited texts
Published
Monday 1 Sep 2025
NEA texts guidance and avoiding prohibited texts
Published
Monday 1 Sep 2025
For learners preparing for their A-level English Literature non-exam assessment (NEA), and to support them with their text choices, a reminder to check the NEA prohibited texts in the specification.
Checking the prohibited list before starting the process of NEA text selection can save time and prevent any costly mistakes. If learners write on texts that appear on the exam set text list (prohibited texts), they may need to start over again.
Each school or college has a dedicated NEA adviser and is also available to support you. Our advisers are experienced teachers and moderators who can offer guidance and support throughout the academic year on delivering NEA.
They’re there to answer your questions, explain specification requirements, share teaching ideas and discuss general processes, planning and approaches to NEA tasks.
Their details may have changed from last year - so you can find them on Centre Services by going to ‘Pre-exams’ and then clicking on ‘NEA Advisers’. If you do not have an assigned adviser, please contact eos@aqa.org.uk.