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1136513

	registered interest
	date	03/07/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Apprentices: Taxation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to his Department's publication, Apprenticeship and levy statistics: December 2018, what assessment he has made of the reasons for the reduction in Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeship starts of 32 per cent between 2015-16 and 2017-18.
	tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
	tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
	uin	272828
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2019 answer text <p>The underlying principle of an apprenticeship is that it is a job, and employers are able to create the apprenticeship starts that best meet their skills needs. It is for employers to decide which standards will help to meet their skills needs.</p><p>60% of standards are at Levels 2 and 3 and with 470 standards available, there is an offer at every level. Starts at Levels 2 and 3 still make up the vast majority of the programme (almost 82% in the first half of 2018-19).</p><p>Our reforms are supporting a healthier balance across all levels and it is encouraging to see that apprenticeships are helping people to train in skilled occupations at all levels, and progress in their careers.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 10/07/2019 13:18:03 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

1136561

	registered interest
	date	03/07/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	T-levels: Adult Education
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether funding will be allocated to support adult learners taking T Levels.
	tabling member constituency	Bury North
	tabling member printed	James Frith
	uin	272917
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2019 answer text <p>T Levels have been designed to provide a high-quality technical study programme for students aged 16 to 19 to support entry to skilled employment in technical occupations at level 3 and above. We will consider whether they might be appropriate for some adults to study but the current focus of the government and providers is on a successful roll out of these transformational courses to the core 16-19 demographic.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 10/07/2019 13:20:28 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4637 label Biography information for James Frith

1136571

	registered interest
	date	03/07/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Apprentices: Taxation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the value of apprenticeship levy funds expiring from employers' accounts was in June 2019; and what plans the Government has for those funds.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne North
	tabling member printed	Catherine McKinnell
	uin	272836
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2019 answer text <p>The amount of funds expiring in employers’ digital apprenticeship service accounts in June 2019 was £26 million.</p><p> </p><p>As well as funding apprenticeships in levy-paying employers, levy contributions are also used to fund training for existing apprenticeship learners and new apprenticeships in non-levy paying employers. We do not anticipate that all employers who pay the levy will need or want to use all the funds in their accounts, however they are able to do this.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 09/07/2019 15:17:12 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton previous answer version 127749 answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4125 label Biography information for Catherine McKinnell

1136645

	registered interest
	date	03/07/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Child Benefit
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the effect of the policy on stopping child benefit for families whose children start apprenticeships on social mobility.
	tabling member constituency	Cambridge
	tabling member printed	Daniel Zeichner
	uin	272853
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2019 answer text <p>The underlying principle of an apprenticeship is that it is a paid job, and the benefits system treats an apprenticeship in the same way as any other job. Apprentices are employed and do not have to contribute to the costs of their learning, and acquire skills much valued in the labour market. Apprentices on low incomes may be able to claim Universal Credit or tax credits to help with living costs.</p><p>As paid employment and a foundation for a successful career, an apprenticeship sets young people up on the path to financial independence. On average, a level 2 apprenticeship boosts your earnings by 11% and a level 3 apprenticeship by 16%.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton grouped question UIN 272854 question first answered 08/07/2019 14:28:12 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner

1136646

	registered interest
	date	03/07/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Child Benefit: Apprentices
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the effect of the policy on stopping child benefit for families whose children start apprenticeships on access to and take up of apprenticeships.
	tabling member constituency	Cambridge
	tabling member printed	Daniel Zeichner
	uin	272854
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2019 answer text <p>The underlying principle of an apprenticeship is that it is a paid job, and the benefits system treats an apprenticeship in the same way as any other job. Apprentices are employed and do not have to contribute to the costs of their learning, and acquire skills much valued in the labour market. Apprentices on low incomes may be able to claim Universal Credit or tax credits to help with living costs.</p><p>As paid employment and a foundation for a successful career, an apprenticeship sets young people up on the path to financial independence. On average, a level 2 apprenticeship boosts your earnings by 11% and a level 3 apprenticeship by 16%.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton grouped question UIN 272853 question first answered 08/07/2019 14:28:12 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner

1136253

	registered interest
	date	02/07/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Fisheries: Vocational Guidance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps his Department is taking to encourage more school leavers to pursue a career in the fishing industry.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	272135
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2019 answer text <p>To help young people understand what they can pursue and achieve in the future, it is important that they have information on a range of jobs and careers, as well as having the opportunity to encounter a wide variety of employers in different sectors to inspire them. We are improving careers advice in schools so that young people understand the full range of careers available and how they can progress into them through both technical and academic routes.</p><p> </p><p>The Careers &amp; Enterprise Company is making sure that every young person has access to encounters with employers from a range of sectors, which may include the fishing and video games industries. Information on a variety of careers, including these industries, can also be found on the National Careers Service website, which is available at: <a href="https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk//</a>.</p><p>Regarding the video games industry specifically, we have introduced Computing as a statutory national curriculum subject at all four key stages and we have introduced a new Computer Science GCSE and A level. These subjects will better equip pupils with the skills and knowledge they need to pursue high-tech jobs in the future, including the development of video games, for example through the level 4 software developer apprenticeship or the level 3 digital support technician apprenticeship.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton grouped question UIN 272136 question first answered 10/07/2019 15:48:30 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1136254

	registered interest
	date	02/07/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Video Games: Vocational Guidance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps his Department is taking to encourage more school leavers to pursue a career in the video games industry.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	272136
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2019 answer text <p>To help young people understand what they can pursue and achieve in the future, it is important that they have information on a range of jobs and careers, as well as having the opportunity to encounter a wide variety of employers in different sectors to inspire them. We are improving careers advice in schools so that young people understand the full range of careers available and how they can progress into them through both technical and academic routes.</p><p> </p><p>The Careers &amp; Enterprise Company is making sure that every young person has access to encounters with employers from a range of sectors, which may include the fishing and video games industries. Information on a variety of careers, including these industries, can also be found on the National Careers Service website, which is available at: <a href="https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk//</a>.</p><p>Regarding the video games industry specifically, we have introduced Computing as a statutory national curriculum subject at all four key stages and we have introduced a new Computer Science GCSE and A level. These subjects will better equip pupils with the skills and knowledge they need to pursue high-tech jobs in the future, including the development of video games, for example through the level 4 software developer apprenticeship or the level 3 digital support technician apprenticeship.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton grouped question UIN 272135 question first answered 10/07/2019 15:48:30 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1135784

	registered interest
	date	01/07/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Technology: Skilled Workers
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking to help ensure the supply of skilled workers in the tech sector.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	271465
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2019 answer text <p>To make sure that the UK is a world-leading digital economy that works for everyone, it is crucial that individuals have the digital skills they need for life and work, including for a career in the technology sector.</p><p>We have introduced computing as a statutory national curriculum subject at all four key stages and have introduced a new Computer Science GCSE and A Level. The content was developed with industry experts to better equip pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to become active creators of digital technology.</p><p>As part of the Industrial Strategy, the government has committed substantial spending on mathematics, digital and technical education to increase the take-up and better teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects in schools. For example, in November 2018 the department launched the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE), backed by £84 million of new funding. The NCCE is run by a coalition of STEM Learning, the British Computing Society and Raspberry Pi, and supported by industry.</p><p>The NCCE is delivering a comprehensive programme of continuing professional development to improve the teaching of computing and drive up participation in computer science at GCSE and A level, particularly amongst girls. We expect that this will help equip these young people with the knowledge they need to pursue a career in the technology sector.</p><p>We are also improving careers advice in schools so that young people are aware of the high-quality options available for both technical and academic routes into digital careers, and that they have access to information about the variety of careers that digital technology pathways have to offer. STEM activities, including employer talks and workplace visits, are built into school career programmes. The Careers &amp; Enterprise Company funds opportunities for young people to meet a wide range of STEM employers, including those from the technology sector.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 09/07/2019 15:16:59 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1135822

	registered interest
	date	01/07/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Vocational Guidance: Secondary Education
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent steps he has taken to improve careers information and guidance for secondary school leavers.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle-under-Lyme
	tabling member printed	Paul Farrelly
	uin	271399
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2019 answer text <p>Our careers strategy, published in December 2017, committed investment, support and resources to help schools make visible and lasting improvements. It endorses the Gatsby Benchmarks of Good Career Guidance, based on rigorous national and international research. The benchmarks help schools develop a programme of high quality careers advice and all schools are expected to meet the 8 benchmarks by the end of 2020.</p><p>To support schools in implementing the benchmarks, we have funded 1,300 bursaries for face-to-face careers leader training and have established a network of 40 careers hubs. Hubs bring together schools, colleges, Local Enterprise Partnerships, businesses and careers organisations to work together towards achieving the benchmarks.</p><p>We are also funding The Careers &amp; Enterprise Company to help connect schools and colleges with employers, to provide meaningful encounters with the world of work for young people. Through its Enterprise Adviser Network, over 2,000 business volunteers have been matched to schools and colleges to help them develop their careers education plans.</p><p>Under the Baker clause, introduced in January 2018, all secondary schools must invite providers of technical education and apprenticeships to talk to all pupils to support them to understand their full range of options. Schools must also publish a policy statement setting out these opportunities and make sure that this statement is followed.<strong><br> </strong></p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 09/07/2019 15:25:19 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	1436 label Biography information for Paul Farrelly

1135847

	registered interest
	date	01/07/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Apprentices: Public Consultation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the March 2019 report by the National Audit Office and current inquiry by the Public Accounts Committee into apprenticeships, if he will launch a public consultation on the future of the apprenticeships programme.
	tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
	tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
	uin	271482
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2019 answer text <p>We welcome the Public Accounts Committee’s recent report and were pleased that the Committee has acknowledged our focus on putting quality at the heart of our apprenticeship reforms.</p><p>The government is carefully considering the Committee’s findings and will respond in due course. We keep all aspects of our policy under review in order that apprenticeships continue to support employers in developing the skills they need to grow, in addition to offering value for money for the taxpayer.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 09/07/2019 15:37:02 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin