English and maths GCSE resit students and apprentices are set to attract higher funding rates under government plans announced today.
The Department for Education said it will invest an additional £150 million per year over the next two years. It is part of a £600 million reform package being introduced while officials work on a new “advanced British standard” qualification to replace A-levels and T Levels.
The funding boost means that if a student is retaking English and maths GCSE while studying at level 2 or below on their 16 to 19 course, they will now attract the same funding as those studying at level 3.
And all apprentices who have not gained their level 2 English and maths qualification will have their funding lifted to match the adult education budget – moving the rate up by 54 per cent from £471 to £724 increase.
The Association of Employment and Learning Providers said urged the DfE to implement the “long overdue” funding increases as quickly as possible.
