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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Josh MacAlister (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Further Education

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of the measures set out in the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper have reached (a) consultation stage, (b) pilot stage and (c) full implementation.

Answer

The Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper sets out the government’s plan to deliver a world-leading skills system which meets the economic needs and improves lives. This is a multi-year reform programme that will be delivered through consultation, legislation, cross-government working, and partnership with learners, providers, employers, and local government.

Since the white paper’s publication in October, we have responded to the franchising in higher education consultation, published our implementation plan for post-16 pathways at level 3 and below, closed our consultation on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform and currently consulting on 16-19 performance measures.

We have also boosted investment to accelerate delivery of other measures. In March, we launched a youth employment drive with £1 billion investment, contributing to £2.5 billion for Youth Guarantee and the Growth and Skills Levy over the next three years. In April, we invested £295 million in Technical Excellence Colleges, to support 100,000 learners to develop skills in key sectors.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3870
Session
2026-27
Related items
Post-16 Education and Skills
Monday, 20 October 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Further education
Link
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