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Lifelong Education

Question for Department for Education

UIN 7341, tabled on 4 October 2024

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement.

Answered on

14 October 2024

At present, the department is working to ensure that our approach to lifelong learning will be as effective as possible and will enable people to gain the skills they need to support their careers.

The government recognises that lifelong learning is a core part of a sustainable higher education system, which provides opportunities for all and offers learners greater flexibility in an ever-evolving economy.

The department will make further announcements about this work shortly.