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GCSE English and math failures are blocking thousands of young people from education and work, with over 350,000 sixteen-year-olds set to retake exams next year—178,000 in math, 180,000 in English. As grade passes dip back to pre-pandemic levels, the government is shifting gears: ditching the “failure” label and introducing a new qualification as a stepping stone to apprenticeships, training, or further study. The goal? Break the cycle of demoralization and open doors instead of closing them for the 1 million+ NEET youth aged 16–24.

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