Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 29668

Apprentices

Tabled: 6 February 2025

Answered: 24 February 2025

Named Day

Question

Lauren Edwards

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans she has to review compulsory functional skills requirements for apprentices who do not hold a GCSE or Level 2 equivalent qualification in English and maths.

Answer

Janet Daby

The government has announced changes to the rules relating to achievement of English and mathematics qualifications as part of an apprenticeship for those aged 19 or over at the start of their programme. Upskilling in English and mathematics will continue...

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