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- Sitting 3

02 December 2021

Proposing MP
Alex Burghart Con
Brentwood and Ongar
Type
Public Bill Committee

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The MP discusses the achievements and improvements in apprenticeship programmes under the Conservative Government.

Action Requested

The MP highlights that the Chancellor has committed to spending more money on apprenticeships, increasing the budget to £2.7 billion a year by the end of the spending review period.

Key Facts

  • The Richard review found that one fifth of apprentices reported receiving no training and one third did not know they were on an apprenticeship.
  • In 2020 and 2021, level 2 and level 3 apprenticeships made up 69% of apprenticeship starts.
  • During the pandemic, the Government paid employers £1,000 when they took on apprentices aged 16 to 18.
  • More than 80% of 16 to 18-year-olds were participating in education or an apprenticeship at the end of 2020, the highest number on record.
  • The Government covers more than 95% of training and assessment costs for smaller employers.
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