When the first revised GCSE specifications were launched in 2016, Sharon Aninakwa and her team at the Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College in North London made the decision to change their thematic unit to a study of migration. Some years later, they have a chance to reflect upon that journey of making the change and share that with other departments who may also be thinking of switching. While Sharon and her team follow the AQA specification, their reflections of their departmental journey can provide valuable insight whichever examination board you choose.