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End the mandate for students aged 16-18 to resit GCSE Maths and English

Submitted by Flynn Winslow on Thursday 9th January 2025

Published on Wednesday 5th March 2025

Current status: Open

Open until: Friday 5th September 2025

Current Signatures: 9
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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Department for Education

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Petition Action

End the mandate for students aged 16-18 to resit GCSE Maths and English

Petition Details

I urge the Department of Education/UK Government to end the mandate for GCSE resits for students aged 16-18.

Additional Information

We feel that this system burdens our young people. Over the past few years, there has been increases in students resitting their English and Maths exams, we feel this is indicative of an outdated education system. If the DfE continues mandating resits, we fear that the mental health issues these students face will be severe. Education should prepare students, not crush their spirits and dampen their aspirations.

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