Teachers and school leaders have voiced “genuine confusion” over the move to force students who fail to get at least a C in English and maths to continue studying the subjects post-16.
The requirement came into effect this month and states that students “must continue to study the subjects in post-16 education until they get these qualifications”.
It is based on a proposal made by Professor Alison Wolf in her 2011 review of vocational education.
However, the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) warned that delivering the extra classes required, in the current economic climate with reduced post-16 funding, would be difficult.
General secretary Brian Lightman said: “There is still genuine confusion about the announcement and what the new policy means.
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