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<p>This government recognises the importance of literacy and numeracy skills, both
in work and everyday life. Securing good levels of literacy and numeracy has a positive
impact on participation in society, improves earnings and employment opportunities
and opens doors to further learning.</p><p> </p><p>The changes to the mathematics
and English condition of funding are intended to have a positive effect on 16-19 students,
giving them the English and mathematics skills they need to progress in life and work.
The changes also bring England in line with other countries in the Organisation for
Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), where 16-19 students receive significantly
more hours of English and mathematics teaching. For the 2024/2025 academic year, the
department expects providers to comply as far as reasonably possible with the changes,
so they have time to plan and prepare before the department measures compliance from
the 2025/2026 academic year. Only then will the department begin the phased removal
of the tolerance. More information about mathematics and English condition funding
can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-funding-maths-and-english-condition-of-funding"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-funding-maths-and-english-condition-of-funding</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>As the department works with the sector on implementation, the department remains
committed to considering the impacts on students in further education colleges and
independent training providers. This includes the workforce implications, and maximising
the benefits for them.</p>
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