Full-time students with a grade 2 or below in maths or English GCSE must study towards either a Level 2 pass in Functional Skills or a GCSE grade 9 – 4.

In a change to the original policy, from September 2019, once either of these has been achieved, there will be no requirement to undertake further maths or English qualifications to meet the condition of funding.

This change in re-sit policy will allow providers and students to choose which Level 2 qualification is most appropriate for them.

Students with a grade 3 in maths or English GCSE must still study towards a GCSE qualification.