Make GCSE exams free for home educated children under 18

We believe all children, regardless of their educational setting, deserve equal opportunities to access higher education and employment. We think that charging fees for GCSE exams for home-educated children creates an unfair disparity, as their peers in state-funded schools have these costs covered.

2,312 Signatures

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Open
Opened
Friday 15th November 2024
Last 24 hours signatures
748
Signature Deadline
Thursday 15th May 2025
Estimated Final Signatures: 16,341

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Families of home educated children can have limited financial resources as they are responsible for covering all the costs of their children's education, including textbooks, materials, and tutoring. GCSE exam fees can be substantial, especially for families taking multiple exams, creating a financial barrier that may discourage some home-educated children from pursuing further qualifications. We think that charging fees for GCSE exams for home-educated children creates an unfair disparity.


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