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<p>The government recognises the importance of English and maths both in work and
everyday life. In England, we want to ensure that pupils benefit from reformed GCSEs,
which are the gold standard qualification at 16. The new GCSEs are better at equipping
young people with the literacy and numeracy required for further study and employment.</p><p>
</p><p>Students in England who leave school without a GCSE grade 4/C or above in English
and maths have to continue studying these subjects.</p><p> </p><p>Post-16 students
with prior attainment of a GCSE grade 2 or below have a choice of which qualification
to study including GCSEs and functional skills qualifications. We are reforming functional
skills qualifications to improve their rigour and relevance, as well as improving
their recognition amongst employers.</p>
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