Written question asked by Blake Stephenson (Conservative) on Monday, 30 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 July 2025. It was answered by Janet Daby (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Technical Excellence Colleges: Apprentices

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Next generation of builders and carers set to rebuild Britain, published on 27 May 2025, whether Technical Excellence Colleges will be able to provide Level 7 apprenticeships.

Answer: The department is introducing technical excellence colleges (TECs) to specialise in training the skilled workforces which industry needs in priority sectors. This starts with the launch of 10 construction TECs from September 2025. TECs will provide the critical skills employers need across all qualification levels, including via apprenticeships. TECs will be able to deliver apprenticeships training at all levels where they are listed as an apprenticeships training provider on the department’s apprenticeship provider and assessment register.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 63763
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Technical Excellence Colleges: Apprentices
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Construction Apprentices Care workers Technical excellence colleges
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk