Psychology: Apprentices

Department for Education written question – answered at on 28 January 2025.

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Photo of Wera Hobhouse Wera Hobhouse Liberal Democrat, Bath

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to funding for Level 7 apprenticeships from the Growth and Skills Levy on the availability of Clinical Associates in Psychology in the NHS.

Photo of Janet Daby Janet Daby The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education

The government is committed to spreading opportunities and economic growth with the support of a strong skills system.

This government has made tough choices to fix the foundations of our economy in order to generate opportunities for young people that enable them to make a start in good, fulfilling careers. The department will therefore be asking more employers to step forward and fund Level 7 apprenticeships, outside of the levy-funded growth and skills offer.

The department will take advice from Skills England, who have been engaging with employers on this, and expects to make a final decision on affected apprenticeships soon.

Learners who have started these apprenticeships will be funded through to completion.

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