Advanced British Standard

The Advanced British Standard is a proposed replacement for the system of A-levels and T-levels in England.[1] It is aimed at 16 to 19 year olds, and it accompanies a plan to increase the level of English and Maths taught to this age group.[2]

Advanced British Standard
Year started2033 (estimated)
LanguagesEnglish language

The proposal is intended to bring together A-Levels and T-Levels into a single new qualification, with students being able to take a wide mix of technical and academic subjects.

The proposal was announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the Conservative Party Conference in October 2023.[3] The government describes it as a 'Baccalaureate-style qualification'.[2] If implemented, the new qualification would be expected to come into effect around 2033.[4]

It was announced that the government intends to start a consultation in Autumn 2023 to discuss how the qualification should be developed, and that a budget of £600m had been allocated over two years for the development of the qualification.[5] This would include funding for a tax-free bonus of up to £30,000 over the first five years of their career for teachers in key subjects, with Further Education colleges set to the benefit the most from this funding.[5]

The qualification was described as an "undeliverable gimmick" by a Labour Party spokesperson.[6] The Guardian reported that the plan appeared to have emerged from Downing Street, with little or no involvement from the Department for Education, nor the Education secretary Gillian Keegan.[6] Sky News noted that the forthcoming general election created uncertainty about the future of the proposal.[7]

References
  1. Clarence-Smith, Louisa (2023-10-04). "What is the Advanced British Standard and how is it different to A-Levels?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  2. "A world-class education system: The Advanced British Standard". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  3. "Sunak axes A-levels and reveals new 'Advanced British Standard'". The Independent. 2023-10-04. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  4. "Advanced British Standard: Sunak qualification will replace A-levels and T-levels". BBC News. 2023-10-04. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  5. "New qualifications to deliver world class education for all". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  6. Adams, Richard (2023-09-22). "Rishi Sunak's A-level overhaul plan is undeliverable gimmick, says Labour". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  7. Brown, Faye (5 October 2023). "What is the new Advanced British Standard replacing A-Levels?". Sky News. Retrieved 2023-10-06.


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