Apprentices aged 19 years or older at the start of their apprenticeship will no longer be required to hold or achieve Level 2 English and maths qualifications to complete their apprenticeship, the government has confirmed.
The change will apply to both new and existing learners currently undertaking their apprenticeship programme, and will “allow many thousands more apprentices to complete their apprenticeships and enter employment, supporting vital sectors such as early years to meet skills and workforce demands” according to the Department for Education (DfE).
The requirement for apprentices aged 16-18 years old to achieve English and maths qualifications will continue.
The government projects that these changes will enable up to 10,000 more apprentices to qualify per year.
Read about conditions of funding for English and maths for 16 to 18 year olds.
