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Ensure schools inform families about all recognised Level 2 options beyond GCSEs

Submitted by Danielle Broadbent on Monday 2nd March 2026

Published on Wednesday 1st April 2026

Current status: Open

Open until: Thursday 1st October 2026

Current Signatures: 3,694
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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Petition Action

Ensure schools inform families about all recognised Level 2 options beyond GCSEs

Petition Details

The Department for Education should require all mainstream secondary schools in England to formally review and discuss recognised Level 2 alternatives, including Functional Skills, with families during the GCSE options process, and ensure accessible routes where appropriate for all pupils.

Additional Information

Many families report being unaware of recognised Level 2 alternatives, such as Functional Skills, until their child is already experiencing major difficulty during GCSE years. Some say these options were not proactively discussed at any stage. Because these qualifications do not count in performance tables, they may not always be discussed. This can lead to repeated exam failure, anxiety and reduced confidence. Families deserve clear, timely information about all recognised Level 2 pathways.


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