Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 30
30
Accepted
Improve GCSE English and maths pass rates at age 16 to address resit problem.
Recommendation
The Department for Education must take action to address the resit problem at source by ensuring that more children leave school with sufficient levels of numeracy and literacy. As part of its response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review, the Department must examine the reasons for the low pass rates in GCSE maths and English at age 16 and take steps to improve them. (Recommendation, Paragraph 114) Apprenticeships
Government Response Summary
The government commits to improving English and maths achievement at Level 2 through reforms including a new Level 1 stepping stone qualification, accountability changes, and additional support for FE providers.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The government aims to improve English and maths achievement at Level 2 through reforms, including a new Level 1 stepping stone qualification, accountability changes, and additional support for FE providers.