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In any future review of the Apprenticeship Levy, the Government must change the rules to...
Recommendation
In any future review of the Apprenticeship Levy, the Government must change the rules to allow businesses to direct it towards prisoner rehabilitation schemes. (Paragraph 151) Not just another brick in the wall: why prisoners need an education to climb the ladder of opportunity 47
Government Response Summary
MoJ is setting up Employment Boards and an Employability Innovation Fund that will explore incentives for businesses to recruit prisoners, including tailoring training or setting up workshops within prisons, and will keep this area under review.
Government Response
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Government Response
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HM Government
Accepted
We accept this recommendation. MoJ is setting up Employment Boards and an Employability Innovation Fund that will explore the sorts of incentives we can provide business to recruit prisoners. This might include tailoring training to meet their needs or providing the opportunity to set up some workshops within prisons. We will continue to keep this area under review.
Source
Committee
Education Committee
Inquiry
Prison Education
Addressee Bodies
Department for Education
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.0 yrs
Report published
18 May 2022