Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 50
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Consider focused qualifications in practical numeracy and financial skills for broader student benefit
Conclusion
Consideration should be given to how focused qualifications in practical numeracy and financial skills could be used to broaden the reach of this initiative and ensure that a wide variety of students can benefit from further study of mathematical skills in context. (Paragraph 191) 54 The future of post-16 qualifications
Government Response Summary
The government is convening an expert advisory group as part of its Maths to 18 mission to advise on essential maths knowledge and skills, with its scope including consideration of financial literacy for young people.
Government Response
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HM Government
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On 17 April, the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Education set out how we will take the next steps towards delivering our Maths to 18 mission. This includes convening an expert advisory group to advise on the essential maths knowledge and skills young people need to study to the age of 18. Alongside this, the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education will work with employers to review the maths content in apprenticeships. The UK is one of the only countries in the OECD where we do not routinely see most young people studying some form of maths until they are 18. Our assessment of the right maths content and qualifications should also be informed by how our international competitors teach maths to young people. We will therefore commission research on post-16 maths provision around the world, ensuring the curriculum in this country rivals that of the highest performing countries. The Expert Advisory Group will collate evidence and provide advice to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Education on what maths knowledge and skills are needed for jobs in the modern economy, and therefore what ‘best in class’ modern maths content should look like. The scope of the group, as set out in its terms of reference, includes considering what maths knowledge do young people need by age 18 to manage their own finances.