Special Educational Needs: Qualifications

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of all secondary schools notifying SEND students and their families of the option to study Functional Skills Qualifications instead of GCSEs.

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1. 19 May 2026

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of all secondary schools notifying SEND students and their families of the option to study Functional Skills Qualifications instead of GCSEs.

   Source: Commons

2. 18 June 2026

   Answer

   The department is committed to securing an excellent education for every child and your person. We recognise that GCSEs will not be the most appropriate route for every young person. While most pupils at key stage 4 work towards GCSEs or Technical Awards,...

   Source: Written answer

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