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Acknowledged
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.
Government Response Summary
The government supports the increased uptake of pupils to triple science, but believes that teachers and head teachers are best placed to make subject specific decisions.
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Government Response
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Government Response
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HM Government
Acknowledged
It is essential that we provide every young person in England with a high-quality, challenging, and robust science curriculum that is accessible to all pupils. At the same time, we must continue to allow schools the flexibility and autonomy to offer the GCSE science pathways that are most appropriate for the specific needs of their pupils. While we strongly support the increased uptake of pupils to triple science, the Government believes that teachers and head teachers are ultimately best placed to make these subject specific decisions. The Department is focused on ensuring that all pupils have equal opportunities to pursue STEM A leve
Source
Inquiry
Diversity and inclusion in STEM
Report
Fifth Report - Diversity and Inclusion in STEM
24 Mar 2023
HC 95
Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age
3.2 yrs
Report published
24 Mar 2023