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Adult skills and National Retraining Scheme update

13 October 2020

Proposing MP
Gillian Keegan Con
Chichester
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement is about updating the progress and integration of the National Retraining Scheme into the National Skills Fund to support adult skills development.

Action Requested

The government is integrating the National Retraining Scheme into the National Skills Fund, discontinuing it as a separate programme. The National Skills Fund will include digital bootcamps and free courses under the Skills Toolkit, aiming to expand these initiatives from Spring 2021. A consultation on the National Skills Fund will engage stakeholders across the country.

Key Facts

  • National Retraining Scheme is being integrated into the National Skills Fund.
  • The National Skills Fund includes £2.5bn investment (£3bn including devolved administrations).
  • Digital bootcamps are planned to expand from Spring 2021.
  • A consultation on the National Skills Fund will engage industry, workers, and providers across the country.
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