Questions & Answers
Q1
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Context
The MP is concerned about the significant disparity in A-level achievements between northern and southern England.
What steps his Department is taking to tackle disparities in achievement at A-level between the north and south of England. Recent funding increases have not fully addressed these gaps, prompting this inquiry.
We are focused on levelling up opportunity for young people. A-level provision will benefit from recent increases in 16 to 19 funding of almost 10% per student in the 2020-21 allocation. Furthermore, our Opportunity North East and opportunity areas programmes are investing in improving outcomes for young people in many parts of the north.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific ask about concrete steps to address disparities was not directly answered; instead, general statements were provided without detailed actions or commitments.
Focused On Levelling Up Opportunity For Young People
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