Apprentices: Finance
Lords · Question HL14081 · Tabled 28 Jan 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Storey
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the decision to restrict Level 7 apprenticeship funding for apprentices aged over 21 does not financially disadvantage learners who have completed a Level 6 architectural assistant
Answer
Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 11 Feb 2026
This government has a driving mission to break down barriers to opportunity. Since January 2026, the government no longer funds level 7 apprenticeships, equivalent to master’s degree level, except for young apprentices under the age of 22, and those under...