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<p>The Review of Post-18 Education and Funding is considering how to further encourage
learning that is more flexible, like part-time, distance learning and commuter study
options. We do not plan to respond specifically to the recommendations of the CBI
and Universities UK project.We know that studying part-time and later in life can
bring considerable benefits for individuals, employers and the wider economy.</p><p>We
have already adopted a number of measures to support part-time students. This academic
year, for example, part-time students will – for the first time ever – be able to
access full-time equivalent maintenance loans.</p><p>The Office for Students also
targets an element of the Teaching Grant to recognise the additional costs of part-time
study. In 2017/18 £72 million was made available, and the same amount was allocated
in 2018/19 for this purpose.</p><p>The government launched a review of Level 4–5 education
in October 2017 to examine how classroom-based level 4 and 5 education, particularly
technical education, meets the needs of learners and employers. The Level 4–5 review
and the Review of Post-18 Education and Funding will work closely together to ensure
a coherent vision for Further and Higher Education.</p>
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