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Access, or lack of it, to the separate study of biology, chemistry and physics at...

Recommendation
Access, or lack of it, to the separate study of biology, chemistry and physics at GCSE—known as the ‘triple science’ option—is a decisive factor for many pupils in determining whether they study STEM subjects at university and enter the STEM workforce. If the pool of students studying triple science lacks diversity, this will be reflected in STEM settings later in life. The Government should in its response to this Report tell us how it intends to ensure more pupils have access to triple science, or how else it proposes to overcome barriers to pursuing an interest in STEM faced by pupils from certain backgrounds.
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Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 June 2023. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age 3.5 yrs
Report published 24 Mar 2023