Petitions/Make GCSE Maths optional and introduce an alternative, easier qualification
StatusOngoing
Opened15 May 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

I want to introduce an alternative, easier maths qualification for people for whom GCSE Maths isn’t attainable. This qualification could have different requirements that are more achievable.

Many people struggle with numbers, and the requirement to pass GCSE Maths puts them under pressure. This can cause stress and anxiety.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Zöe Franklin
1Zöe Franklin MP
Guildford
4
Jack Rankin
2Jack Rankin MP
Windsor
4
Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
3Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP
Slough
2
Graham Stuart
4Graham Stuart MP
Beverley and Holderness
1
Tahir Ali
5Tahir Ali MP
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley
1
Liam Byrne
6Liam Byrne MP
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
1
Connor Naismith
7Connor Naismith MP
Crewe and Nantwich
1
Sarah Jones
8Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
1
Chris Coghlan
9Chris Coghlan MP
Dorking and Horley
1
Yuan Yang
10Yuan Yang MP
Earley and Woodley
1