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Further Education: Qualifications

Commons · Question 107896 · Tabled 22 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 30 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Iqbal Mohamed

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the sale of the qualifications arm of City & Guilds on qualification fees, provision, workforce employment and other aspects of the further edu

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 30 Jan 2026

Following the sale of City and Guilds Ltd, we understand that organisation will continue to deliver qualifications within the further education sector and work constructively with providers as usual. As the regulator of qualifications, Ofqual has responsi...