Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Heather Wheeler and Nick Gibb

Monday 23rd October 2023 Commons Chamber

[Nick Gibb]

Increasing the number of subjects under the Advanced British Standard means that students will have the benefits of the greater breadth of study that my hon. Friend references from his own experience as a surfing dude. The intention is that majors will have comparable depth and rigour to A-levels so that they can support progression, including to university.

[Mrs Heather Wheeler (South Derbyshire) (Con)]

20. What steps her Department is taking to support people aged 16 to 19 in education.