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Lifelong Education: Disadvantaged

Commons · Question 10565 · Tabled 17 Jun 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 22 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Gregory Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to assist in expanding Life Long Learning, particularly among those post school leavers who are from more disadvantaged backgrounds.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 22 Jun 2026

The department is committed to support the aspiration of every person who meets the requirements to attend university, regardless of their background or where they live.We are introducing targeted, means-tested maintenance grants of up to £1,000 per year ...