The DfE has launched a consultation on the proposed Advanced British Standard (ABS), aiming to redefine the educational framework for 16 to 19-year-olds in England. Scheduled for implementation over the next decade, ABS is a Baccalaureate-style qualification framework. Key features of ABS include an increase in teaching time, mandatory study of maths and English up to age 18, and a broader range of subject studies for students. The consultation, open until Wednesday 20 March 2024, seeks public input to refine and develop the ABS approach and its delivery.  Teachers, parents and pupils are encouraged to take part.

To view the consultation please follow this link