Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Cancel plans for "maths to 18"
Closed
52 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to abandon plans to ensure that all school pupils in England study some form of maths to the age of 18.
We want students to be able to choose what subjects they study after they complete their GCSEs.
Because many children have ambitions that do not require advanced maths. We believe GCSE maths is sufficient education, and if a child would like to continue maths into college then that should be their choice, not the Government’s.
Because many children have ambitions that do not require advanced maths. We believe GCSE maths is sufficient education, and if a child would like to continue maths into college then that should be their choice, not the Government’s.
Timeline
| 11 Jan 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Jul 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
52
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
11 Jan 2023
Closed
11 Jul 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.