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Written question asked by Lord Storey (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Skills Bootcamps

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what were the (1) national target or anticipated numbers of Skills Bootcamps learner starts, and (2) actual start figures, for (a) locally commissioned delivery; (b) centrally procured or directly managed national contracts; and (c) any other delivery route, for each year since Skills Bootcamps were launched, and for 2026–27 where figures are held.

Answer

The department has not published starts targets split by national and local delivery.

Skills Bootcamps starts are published here. Releases - Skills bootcamps starts, completions and outcomes - page 1 - Explore education statistics - GOV.UK

The below table sets out spend for Skills Bootcamps national delivery by financial year. Final spend for the 2025-26 financial year is not yet available. In the 2026-27 financial year the Skills Bootcamps budget is £166 million.

Skills Bootcamps spend

2021-22 FY

2022-23 FY

2023-24 FY

2024-25 FY

National delivery

£26,000,000

£53,000,000

£85,000,000

£123,000,000

We do not hold contract allocation values for Skills Bootcamps national delivery by financial year as contracts span multiple financial years.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1074
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Skills Bootcamps
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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