Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Skills Update

12 December 2022 · Department for Education

Proposed by Robert Halfon Con Harlow

Education

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At a glance

Key points

  • Government integrating Traineeship programme into existing education provisions as of August 2023
  • Department for Education will cease standalone funding for Traineeships but will fund elements within other programmes
  • Local authorities and mayoral combined authorities will gain flexibility to design tailored support based on local needs

Issue summary

The Government is integrating the Traineeship programme into existing education provisions from August 2023.

Action requested

The Department for Education will no longer fund Traineeships through a standalone national programme but will continue funding their elements within other programmes. Local authorities and mayoral combined authorities will have more flexibility to design tailored support based on local needs.

Key facts

  • The integration of the Traineeship programme into existing education provision begins from 1 August 2023.
  • Traineeships are being integrated into the national 16-19 study programme and adult education budget funding.
  • In areas where Adult Education Budget has been devolved, local authorities will decide on support for young adults.
  • The number of Traineeship starts in 2020/21 was 17,400 and in 2021/22 it was 15,500.
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