Compulsory maths and English GCSE resits too inflexible, says curriculum chief

Becky Francis, the head of the government's curriculum review, has criticized the current requirement for students who fail their GCSE maths and English exams to retake them, calling it too inflexible. She argues that this policy creates significant barriers to progress for students. With a full review set to be published soon, there is hope for changes that could better support students in their educational journeys. This issue is crucial as it impacts the future of many young learners and their ability to succeed.