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Vocational Education

Commons · Question 28348 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 17 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Suella Braverman

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that employers are involved in the design of technical and vocational training to ensure that provision reflects workforce needs.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 17 Sep 2026

The department is working closely with employers, providers, awarding organisations and higher education institutions to design high-quality technical and vocational qualifications that reflect workforce needs. These new qualifications will be based on oc...