Further Education: Finance
Commons · Question 2186 · Tabled 18 May 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 22 May 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Snowden
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to introduce demand-led funding arrangements for further education colleges enrolling additional 16-24 year old learners in priority skills sectors.
Answer
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 22 May 2026
We are providing nearly £9 billion in 16 to 19 programme funding in the 2026/27 academic year. This includes the high value courses premium to encourage and support delivery of selected study programmes and T Levels.We recognise that where an institution ...