Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 112963
Small Businesses: Apprentices
Tabled: 11 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
Dr Roz Savage
Liberal Democrat — South Cotswolds
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the affordability of self-funded Level 7 professional qualifications for SMEs.
Answer
Andrew WesternSince January 2026, the government no longer funds level 7 apprenticeships, equivalent to master’s degree level, except for young apprentices under the age of 22, and those under 25 who are care leavers or have an Education, Health and Care Plan. As set o...
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