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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 17 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Air Force: Apprentices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 April 2025 to Question 44144 on Armed Forces: Training, what steps his Department has taken to improve the Royal Air Force Apprenticeship programme’s Ofsted rating.

Answer

The RAF is committed to continuous improvement and has identified several measures to build on the Good Ofsted rating awarded to the Royal Air Force Apprenticeship programme last year.

  • Ten Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS) positions have been established to assist Apprenticeship Centres with ensuring the apprentice’s journey continues to meet Ofsted’s requirement.
  • A further 30 FTRS positions are to be established at operational units to provide support, advice and guidance in the completion of apprenticeships.
  • Apprenticeship Management Groups have been introduced to engage all stakeholders, alongside the development of an apprenticeship webpage including unit-based apprenticeship points of contact.
  • An Apprentice Handbook will be introduced to cover the latest guidance, practical tips and signposting to internal and external support organisations.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
83078
Session
2024-26
Related items
Armed Forces: Training
Thursday, 10 April 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Apprentices Air force Standards
Link
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