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Lords · Question HL11933 · Tabled 13 Nov 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 27 Nov 2025

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Asked by Baroness Whitaker

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, following their response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report, to ensure that young people who are not in education, employment, or training, including those who have not reached the re

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Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 27 Nov 2025

Progress in English and maths at level 2 is vital for 16-19-year-olds to access opportunities in education, work, and life.The Post-16 Skills and Education Strategy White Paper sets out reforms to qualifications at levels 3 and 2. At level 3, a new vocati...