National data on apprenticeships have delivered encouraging news  for both learners and training providers. The overall achievement rate (Qualification Achievement Rate – QAR) for apprenticeships in England has climbed significantly with important implications for employers, apprenticeships delivery and future growth. Key Headlines In the 2023/24 academic year the achievement rate for apprenticeship standards rose to approximately 60.5%  - up from 54.3% in the prior year. Exp

From January 2026, government funding for Level 7 apprenticeships (equivalent to a Master’s degree) will no longer be available to most learners aged 22 and over. This major policy change will reshape postgraduate-level training and could limit access to high-level qualifications for mid-career professionals.

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