Apprentices: English Language and Mathematics
Lords · Question HL16047 · Tabled 25 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 10 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Whitaker
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to align apprenticeships for 16-18-year-olds with those for people aged 19 and above by removing the requirement to achieve English and maths qualifications.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 10 Apr 2026
The government is committed to high standards of English and maths and funds apprentices aged 16-18 at the start of their training to achieve English and maths qualifications, if they do not already hold suitable equivalent qualifications, in order to com...