UK apologises and backs Ukrainian GCSE for schools

Immigration · First reported 4 Nov, 05:00 · Updated 05:55

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The UK government has apologised to Ukrainian children who were directed towards Russian GCSEs and announced funding for a Ukrainian GCSE expected to be available in England in 2028. The qualification is being developed by AQA.

Education minister Georgia Gould apologised to Ukrainian children who were pushed towards studying Russian because a Ukrainian GCSE was not available.
AQA is developing the new GCSE, which is expected to be ready in England in 2028; the Department for Education is providing a £340,000 grant.
The announcement follows lobbying by Ukrainian community groups and Ukraine’s government. Ukraine’s education minister welcomed the move as giving children a choice of GCSE subject.

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Key facts

Qualification: A Ukrainian GCSE is being developed by AQA.
Expected availability: The Guardian says it will be ready in England in 2028; The Independent gives September 2028 as the expected start for teaching in schools.
Funding: The Department for Education grant is £340,000.
Minister: Georgia Gould announced the qualification and apologised to children directed towards Russian GCSEs.