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Lifelong Learning Entitlement

Commons · Question 4544 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she has considered the potential merits of adding non level 4 (a) training, (b) adult education and (c) skills based courses to the eligibility for lifelong learning entitlement loans.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 16 Jun 2026

The government offers support for a range of level 2 and 3 courses through existing funding streams such as the Adult Skills Fund, Advanced Learner Loans and Free Courses for Jobs. The Adult Skills Fund fully funds or co-funds education and skills trainin...