Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 110977
English Language and Mathematics: GCSE
Tabled: 4 February 2026
Answered: 13 February 2026
Question
Tom Morrison
Liberal Democrat — Cheadle
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what support she is providing to students who want to pursue a creative course for further education but cannot due to not obtaining English and Maths GCSEs despite resits.
Answer
Josh MacAlisterLevel 2 English and mathematics skills are essential for progression in work and further study, and providers are required to continue teaching English and/or mathematics to students aged 16 to 19 without these skills. Learners aged 16 to 18 at the start ...
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