A teaching union representative has been speaking of the importance of children getting good grades in maths and English.
In England children are going to have to keep studying until they get at least a 'C' in both subjects.
Speaking live on Mandate this morning, the ATL's Andrew Shipley says achieving such standards is vital:
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