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Lifelong Learning Entitlement

Asked by Abtisam MohamedLabourDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 30 July 2024UIN 1137

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if her Department will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement.

Answered by Janet Daby

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.

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

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