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Written question asked by Earl of Clancarty (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Crafts: Vocational Education

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what the current status is of funding for level 2 and level 3 building crafts and other heritage craft skills diploma courses; and whether they will reinstate level 3 funding for courses including stone masonry and joinery.

Answer

On 12 January 2026, the department’s consultation on post-16 pathways at level 3 and below closed. We are currently reviewing the responses and will provide a government response in due course and set out how we will transition to the new system.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL13514
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Finance Vocational education Crafts
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk