Question to the Department for Education:

To ask His Majesty's Government what consultations they have made, or representations they have received, before deciding to reduce funding for the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme.

The Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP) remains a government funded programme that continues to positively impact mathematics education across England. Due to financial challenges, the department has made the difficult decision to reduce the funding for AMSP for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years. The department has worked with the AMSP supplier, Mathematics Education Innovation, to ensure high quality professional development and support remains available to schools and colleges to continue rising standards in level 3 mathematics.

The department remains committed to ensuring all children and young people have a strong foundation in mathematics to thrive in the modern economy, regardless of background and socioeconomic status. Our Plan for Change will ensure every child gets a rich education that helps them achieve and thrive.