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What is 'post-16 education'?
Post-16 education refers to any education or training undertaken after a student finishes compulsory schooling at age 16. This can include A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, or, as highlighted in the story, continued study of GCSE English and maths. Changes to resit rules would significantly alter this landscape for many teenagers.
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