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Degree-level Apprenticeships

Monday 29 April 2024 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Chris Clarkson asked about steps to encourage take-up of degree-level apprenticeships.
  • The Department reported a 5.8% increase in starts at levels 6 and 7 this year.
  • An additional 40 million is being provided over two years to support providers.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Chris Clarkson
Education Employment
Context

The MP inquired about measures to increase participation in degree-level apprenticeships.

Question

What steps her Department is taking to encourage take-up of degree-level apprenticeships. Starts at levels 6 and 7 increased by 5.8% this year, but the MP seeks further details on additional actions being taken.

Answer from Luke Hall

We have seen year-on-year growth in degree-level apprenticeships. Starts at levels 6 and 7 increased by 5.8% this year. There are now more than 170 employer-designed degree-level apprenticeships, and we are providing an additional £40 million over two years to support providers to expand their offers.

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Q2 Chris Clarkson
Education
Context

The MP expressed appreciation for a previous meeting about leveraging private sector resources to support further education and asked if the Minister would join their next meeting.

Question

Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting Members of this House and representatives of industry and of the education sector to discuss how we could leverage the resources of the private sector to support further education through a lecturer reservist programme. Would the Minister be willing to join us for our next meeting when we will flesh out the proposals?

Answer from Luke Hall

I thought we had an excellent meeting last week. We had really positive discussions about the exciting lecturer reservist pilot that will run in the west midlands, bringing together regional employers, colleges and providers. I look forward to working closely with my hon. Friend as the pilot progresses.

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Not addressed: The Minister did not commit to attending the next meeting but expressed interest in the progress of the pilot programme.

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