Maths and English skills ditched for adult apprentices

Maths and English requirement dropped for adult apprentices

The Department for Education says rule change means 10,000 more courses could be completed every year.

Adult apprentices no longer required to do maths and English qualifications

Changes to requirements for apprenticeship courses will see 10,000 more apprenticeship starts a year, the Education Secretary has said.

Apprenticeship rule changes are ‘great news’ - Shropshire Chamber

Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the Government’s decision to axe compulsory English and maths functional skills requirements for adult apprentices.

Apprenticeships to be shorter and more flexible under government plans

The changes come as part of a government drive to cut red tape and make apprenticeships shorter and more flexible

UK apprentices will not need maths or English qualifications – Sky News: The Latest News from the World

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK employment myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Companies will be able to hire apprentices who do not have maths and English qualifications under new rules intended to bolster Britain’s domestic workforce and drive economic growth. New short-term apprenticeships that last for eight […]

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