Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 674

Further Education and Training: Leeds

Tabled: 18 July 2024
Answered: 31 July 2024

Question

Alex Sobel

Labour (Co-op)Leeds Central and Headingley

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an estimate of the number 16-18 year-olds who will not be able to secure a place in (a) further education and (b) training because not enough suitable places are available in Leeds in September

Answer

Janet Daby
The department is working closely with Leeds City Council, Luminate Education Group and other providers in Leeds to ensure all 16-19 learners can access places, both in 2024 and in 2025.