English Language and Mathematics: GCSE
Commons · Question 94001 · Tabled 24 Nov 2025 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Oliver Ryan
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the compulsory GCSE (a) English and (b) maths resit policy on the (i) wellbeing, (ii) progression and (iii) attainment of post-16 learners, inc
Answer
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 2 Dec 2025
The department recognises that Level 2 English and maths skills are essential for progressing in life, learning and work. That is why we require providers to continue teaching English and maths to students without these skills. This policy has seen hundre...