Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 31
31
Accepted
Apprenticeship pathway remains unclear and discouraging for many
Conclusion
We welcome the Government’s reforms of the apprenticeship system and the introduction of the Growth and Skills Levy. The former apprenticeship levy was seen by some organisations—particularly small and medium- sized businesses—as being part of an overly complex and inflexible apprenticeship system. However, for many prospective apprentices and employers, the pathway to an apprenticeship remains unclear, bureaucratic and discouraging. The process must be simplified if the Government is to boost enrolment in apprenticeships and promote higher-paid jobs in key sectors. (Conclusion, Paragraph 124)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government acknowledges the need for better skills data and states it is already transforming the apprenticeships offer into a new growth and skills offer to provide greater flexibility. It does not detail specific new actions to simplify the application and reporting process as requested.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 9 December 2025. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗