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Mathematics: Education

Commons · Question 7844 · Tabled 8 Jun 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2026

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Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to increase the level of uptake of advanced mathematics to help address the skills gaps identified in Skills England’s Annual Skills Re

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 16 Jun 2026

Since 2018, the department has funded the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP), which provides high-quality teacher professional development and student support to increase participation and attainment in advanced mathematics in state-funded scho...