To ensure inclusivity in the post-16 education system, the government must guarantee a clear progression route for the "other 50 per cent" of young people who are not on the academic track. The government should introduce a national apprenticeship guarantee that ensures training places for qualified applicants at Levels 2 and 3, and young people under the age of 25. This should be underpinned by a funding model similar to the demand-led system already in place for higher education, ensuring provision expands in response to employer demand.

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23 May 2025

Social mobility policy committee

Link To Inquiry

This Government consultation is published under the centre's Education programme, Community Wellbeing programme.

This publication comes under the following theme: Inequality and social mobility, Vocational education and training, Higher education