Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the total number of apprenticeship frameworks started in England in academic years 2012–13 and 2013–14 by young adults aged (1) 19–21, and (b) 22–24.

Table 1 shows the number of apprenticeship starts in England for age groups 19-21 and 22-24 in 2012/13 and 2013/14.

Table 1: Apprenticeship Starts by Age, 2012/13 to 2013/14

Source: Individualised Learner Record

Notes:

1) Volumes are rounded to the nearest 100.

2) Age is calculated based on age at the start of the programme.

3) Volumes are a count of the number of starts at any point in the year. Learners starting more than one apprenticeship will appear more than once.