Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 39
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Not Addressed
Monitor impact of defunding other level 7 apprenticeships for over 22s; reintroduce funding when needed
Recommendation
The Department must monitor the impact of defunding all other level 7 apprenticeships for those aged 22 and over and be willing to reintroduce levy funding where necessary. (Recommendation, Paragraph 150) Supporting further education students
Government Response Summary
Despite stating "ACCEPT", the government's response does not commit to monitoring the impact of defunding Level 7 apprenticeships for those aged 22 and over or to being willing to reintroduce levy funding. It instead discusses broader apprenticeship reforms and support for SMEs and younger apprentices.
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
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ACCEPT The government is already transforming the apprenticeships offer into a new growth and skills offer, which will offer greater flexibility to employers and learners and support the industrial strategy. Smaller employers who do not pay the levy are important to the economy and to apprenticeships; they provide valuable opportunities for younger apprentices and apprentices from disadvantaged areas. In addition, the government pays full training costs for young apprentices aged 16–21, and for apprentices aged 22–24 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC) or have been, or are, in local authority care, when they undertake apprenticeships with non-levy paying employers. For all other apprentices, employers that don’t pay the levy are required to co-invest 5% towards apprentice training costs. As we develop the growth and skills offer, we’ll continue to recognise the importance of ensuring that it supports SMEs to access apprenticeships.