Asked by: Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
Question to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps his is taking to (a) ensure (i) British and (ii) Commonwealth students who were studying in Ukraine can continue and finish their studies and (b) support students in that position.
Answered by Robert Halfon
The department continues to work closely with the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science, the UK higher education (HE) sector and across government to ensure that international, British and Commonwealth students that are affected by the war in Ukraine are supported and have a range of options available to them during this difficult time.
Universities in Ukraine are striving to maintain the education of their students under extremely challenging conditions. This includes through the provision of online distance learning for students enrolled at Ukrainian universities who now live in another country, including in the UK. The department encourages students to speak with their education provider in Ukraine to understand what support is available for them to continue their studies at their Ukrainian provider. This includes those studying through the UK twinning programme, of which the government announced funding to support in June 2022. Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-uk-package-offers-a-lifeline-to-ukrainian-researchers-and-entrepreneurs. The programme provides support to Ukrainian universities by establishing partnerships with those in the UK.
Students wishing to study at a UK university should speak with prospective providers to see what options are available to them. HE providers are autonomous institutions and are responsible for setting their own admissions criteria, but the department has made it clear to providers that they should be as flexible as possible when considering applications for students with difficult circumstances, such as those from Ukraine, or those who were studying in Ukraine.
In addition, in April this year, the government announced £4 million for financial year 2022/23 to support Ukrainian students studying at English HE providers. This funding is intended to help Ukrainian nationals and Ukrainian-domiciled students who have been financially affected by the events in Ukraine.
To help students and providers to understand the comparability of international qualifications at all levels of education, they can get expert advice from the UK National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skills (ENIC). ENIC maintains an extensive database of international qualifications and education systems, including those used in Ukraine, and is fully prepared to assess and advise on the comparability of Ukrainian qualifications with those of the UK. Organisations and individuals can apply for a Statement of Comparability through the standard UK ENIC portal, which can be found at: https://www.enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx.
ENIC also has the capacity to assist those without full documentation to have their qualifications evaluated.
Asked by: Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
Question to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions his Department has had with British and Commonwealth students who were studying in Ukraine on their experiences and the support they need, following the war that country.
Answered by Robert Halfon
The department continues to work closely with the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science, the UK higher education (HE) sector and across government to ensure that international, British and Commonwealth students that are affected by the war in Ukraine are supported and have a range of options available to them during this difficult time.
Universities in Ukraine are striving to maintain the education of their students under extremely challenging conditions. This includes through the provision of online distance learning for students enrolled at Ukrainian universities who now live in another country, including in the UK. The department encourages students to speak with their education provider in Ukraine to understand what support is available for them to continue their studies at their Ukrainian provider. This includes those studying through the UK twinning programme, of which the government announced funding to support in June 2022. Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-uk-package-offers-a-lifeline-to-ukrainian-researchers-and-entrepreneurs. The programme provides support to Ukrainian universities by establishing partnerships with those in the UK.
Students wishing to study at a UK university should speak with prospective providers to see what options are available to them. HE providers are autonomous institutions and are responsible for setting their own admissions criteria, but the department has made it clear to providers that they should be as flexible as possible when considering applications for students with difficult circumstances, such as those from Ukraine, or those who were studying in Ukraine.
In addition, in April this year, the government announced £4 million for financial year 2022/23 to support Ukrainian students studying at English HE providers. This funding is intended to help Ukrainian nationals and Ukrainian-domiciled students who have been financially affected by the events in Ukraine.
To help students and providers to understand the comparability of international qualifications at all levels of education, they can get expert advice from the UK National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skills (ENIC). ENIC maintains an extensive database of international qualifications and education systems, including those used in Ukraine, and is fully prepared to assess and advise on the comparability of Ukrainian qualifications with those of the UK. Organisations and individuals can apply for a Statement of Comparability through the standard UK ENIC portal, which can be found at: https://www.enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx.
ENIC also has the capacity to assist those without full documentation to have their qualifications evaluated.
Asked by: Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
Question to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions the Government has had with the Government of Ukraine to enable international, British and commonwealth students to transfer their studies to institutions in the UK.
Answered by Robert Halfon
The department continues to work closely with the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science, the UK higher education (HE) sector and across government to ensure that international, British and Commonwealth students that are affected by the war in Ukraine are supported and have a range of options available to them during this difficult time.
Universities in Ukraine are striving to maintain the education of their students under extremely challenging conditions. This includes through the provision of online distance learning for students enrolled at Ukrainian universities who now live in another country, including in the UK. The department encourages students to speak with their education provider in Ukraine to understand what support is available for them to continue their studies at their Ukrainian provider. This includes those studying through the UK twinning programme, of which the government announced funding to support in June 2022. Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-uk-package-offers-a-lifeline-to-ukrainian-researchers-and-entrepreneurs. The programme provides support to Ukrainian universities by establishing partnerships with those in the UK.
Students wishing to study at a UK university should speak with prospective providers to see what options are available to them. HE providers are autonomous institutions and are responsible for setting their own admissions criteria, but the department has made it clear to providers that they should be as flexible as possible when considering applications for students with difficult circumstances, such as those from Ukraine, or those who were studying in Ukraine.
In addition, in April this year, the government announced £4 million for financial year 2022/23 to support Ukrainian students studying at English HE providers. This funding is intended to help Ukrainian nationals and Ukrainian-domiciled students who have been financially affected by the events in Ukraine.
To help students and providers to understand the comparability of international qualifications at all levels of education, they can get expert advice from the UK National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skills (ENIC). ENIC maintains an extensive database of international qualifications and education systems, including those used in Ukraine, and is fully prepared to assess and advise on the comparability of Ukrainian qualifications with those of the UK. Organisations and individuals can apply for a Statement of Comparability through the standard UK ENIC portal, which can be found at: https://www.enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx.
ENIC also has the capacity to assist those without full documentation to have their qualifications evaluated.
Asked by: Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
Question to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Government has taken to make it easier for international, British and commonwealth students to transfer to UK institutions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Answered by Robert Halfon
The department continues to work closely with the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science, the UK higher education (HE) sector and across government to ensure that international, British and Commonwealth students that are affected by the war in Ukraine are supported and have a range of options available to them during this difficult time.
Universities in Ukraine are striving to maintain the education of their students under extremely challenging conditions. This includes through the provision of online distance learning for students enrolled at Ukrainian universities who now live in another country, including in the UK. The department encourages students to speak with their education provider in Ukraine to understand what support is available for them to continue their studies at their Ukrainian provider. This includes those studying through the UK twinning programme, of which the government announced funding to support in June 2022. Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-uk-package-offers-a-lifeline-to-ukrainian-researchers-and-entrepreneurs. The programme provides support to Ukrainian universities by establishing partnerships with those in the UK.
Students wishing to study at a UK university should speak with prospective providers to see what options are available to them. HE providers are autonomous institutions and are responsible for setting their own admissions criteria, but the department has made it clear to providers that they should be as flexible as possible when considering applications for students with difficult circumstances, such as those from Ukraine, or those who were studying in Ukraine.
In addition, in April this year, the government announced £4 million for financial year 2022/23 to support Ukrainian students studying at English HE providers. This funding is intended to help Ukrainian nationals and Ukrainian-domiciled students who have been financially affected by the events in Ukraine.
To help students and providers to understand the comparability of international qualifications at all levels of education, they can get expert advice from the UK National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skills (ENIC). ENIC maintains an extensive database of international qualifications and education systems, including those used in Ukraine, and is fully prepared to assess and advise on the comparability of Ukrainian qualifications with those of the UK. Organisations and individuals can apply for a Statement of Comparability through the standard UK ENIC portal, which can be found at: https://www.enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx.
ENIC also has the capacity to assist those without full documentation to have their qualifications evaluated.
Asked by: Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
Question to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions the Government has had with the Government of Ukraine to assist in the release of academic transcripts, previous degree certificates and high school diplomas of British and commonwealth students who were studying in Ukraine, prior to Russia’s invasion.
Answered by Robert Halfon
The department continues to work closely with the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science, the UK higher education (HE) sector and across government to ensure that international, British and Commonwealth students that are affected by the war in Ukraine are supported and have a range of options available to them during this difficult time.
Universities in Ukraine are striving to maintain the education of their students under extremely challenging conditions. This includes through the provision of online distance learning for students enrolled at Ukrainian universities who now live in another country, including in the UK. The department encourages students to speak with their education provider in Ukraine to understand what support is available for them to continue their studies at their Ukrainian provider. This includes those studying through the UK twinning programme, of which the government announced funding to support in June 2022. Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-uk-package-offers-a-lifeline-to-ukrainian-researchers-and-entrepreneurs. The programme provides support to Ukrainian universities by establishing partnerships with those in the UK.
Students wishing to study at a UK university should speak with prospective providers to see what options are available to them. HE providers are autonomous institutions and are responsible for setting their own admissions criteria, but the department has made it clear to providers that they should be as flexible as possible when considering applications for students with difficult circumstances, such as those from Ukraine, or those who were studying in Ukraine.
In addition, in April this year, the government announced £4 million for financial year 2022/23 to support Ukrainian students studying at English HE providers. This funding is intended to help Ukrainian nationals and Ukrainian-domiciled students who have been financially affected by the events in Ukraine.
To help students and providers to understand the comparability of international qualifications at all levels of education, they can get expert advice from the UK National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skills (ENIC). ENIC maintains an extensive database of international qualifications and education systems, including those used in Ukraine, and is fully prepared to assess and advise on the comparability of Ukrainian qualifications with those of the UK. Organisations and individuals can apply for a Statement of Comparability through the standard UK ENIC portal, which can be found at: https://www.enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx.
ENIC also has the capacity to assist those without full documentation to have their qualifications evaluated.
Asked by: Dan Jarvis (Labour - Barnsley Central)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many individuals (a) were accepted onto pre-registration midwifery training courses, (b) started their pre-registration midwifery training, (c) were at any stage in their pre-registration midwifery training and (d) successfully completed their pre-registration midwifery training, in England, in each academic year since 2015-16.
Answered by Will Quince
In the 2021/22 application cycle, there were 3,720 students accepted places onto undergraduate midwifery courses in England. The following table shows the number of accepted places in midwifery courses in each academic year since 2015.
2015/16 | 2,380 |
2016/17 | 2,395 |
2017/18 | 2,600 |
2018/19 | 2,680 |
2019/20 | 3,105 |
2020/21 | 3,630 |
2021/22 | 3,720 |
Source: The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
The information requested on the number of individuals at stages on pre-registration midwifery training is not held centrally.
Asked by: Richard Holden (Conservative - North West Durham)
Question to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many students were accepted onto higher education courses by each A-level grade combination in England in each of the last three years.
Answered by Andrea Jenkyns
The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service publish data on acceptances to full-time undergraduate higher education by A level grade combination. It can be found here: https://www.ucas.com/data-and-analysis/undergraduate-statistics-and-reports/ucas-undergraduate-sector-level-end-cycle-data-resources-2021.
The table below shows the number of acceptances by A level grade combinations for English 18-year-olds for the three most recent years.
Figures for 2022 are due to published in December.
Table 1 – English 18-year-olds accepted to full-time undergraduate higher education by A level points:
A level points | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
3 points (EEE) | 305 | 105 | 145 |
4 points (DEE) | 1,160 | 400 | 475 |
5 points (DDE) | 2,625 | 945 | 1,015 |
6 points (DDD) | 4,740 | 1,935 | 1,980 |
7 points (CDD) | 7,100 | 3,585 | 3,380 |
8 points (CCD) | 9,665 | 6,155 | 5,100 |
9 points (CCC) | 11,895 | 9,170 | 7,650 |
10 points (BCC) | 13,805 | 11,590 | 10,185 |
11 points (BBC) | 14,390 | 13,710 | 12,400 |
12 points (BBB) | 14,395 | 15,350 | 14,410 |
13 points (ABB) | 13,800 | 15,540 | 15,665 |
14 points (AAB) | 11,860 | 15,090 | 16,160 |
15 points (AAA) | 10,690 | 14,555 | 16,555 |
16 points (A*AA) | 8,365 | 12,755 | 14,905 |
17 points (A*A*A) | 5,285 | 9,880 | 12,860 |
18 points (A*A*A*) | 4,835 | 11,085 | 16,505 |
All | 134,910 | 141,860 | 149,380 |
Asked by: Toby Perkins (Labour - Chesterfield)
Question to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions he had with (a) employers and (b) universities on the value of the T level statement.
Answered by Andrea Jenkyns
Issuing a Statement of Achievement for students as recognition of their partial achievement of a T Level was outlined as part of the department’s consultation response on T Level implementation. Over 92% of the respondents to the consultation, which included further education (FE) colleges, employer representative bodies, employers and universities, agreed that partial achievement should be reflected in students’ transcripts. Discussions with employers and universities following the publication of the consultation response has indicated that they continue to support this position. The department continually references the value of the Statement of Achievement in guidance and engagement with providers, employers and universities, and we are currently working with the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) to agree awarding of UCAS tariff points for partial achievement of a T Level. Partial achievement was also recognised as part of the provisional T Level results from the year 2021/2022.
The report can be found here: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/provisional-t-level-results/2021-22.statistics.service.gov.uk).
Asked by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
Question to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many international students were accepted by British Universities in (a) 2018, (b) 2019, (c) 2020, (d) 2021 and (e) 2022.
Answered by Andrea Jenkyns
UCAS publish data on the number of international students accepted to UK higher education providers.
Data on acceptances at the end of the admission cycle is available here: https://www.ucas.com/data-and-analysis/undergraduate-statistics-and-reports/ucas-undergraduate-sector-level-end-cycle-data-resources-2021.
The 2022 admissions cycle is still in progress and latest available data is here: https://www.ucas.com/data-and-analysis/undergraduate-statistics-and-reports/statistical-releases-daily-clearing-analysis-2022.
Note that not all international students are accepted through UCAS. The Higher Education Statistics Agency publishes data on the total number of international student enrolments, with the latest data covering the 2020/21 academic year. This data is available here: https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/students/whos-in-he#numbers.
Asked by: Chi Onwurah (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne Central)
Question to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many students in (a) the North East and (b) total were accepted into UK universities using T Levels in 2022.
Answered by Andrea Jenkyns
The number of T Level students that were accepted into university on results day was 370, which was 71% of applicants. This number is likely to increase as students are placed into a university course through the clearing process, and UCAS plan to publish an updated statistic in due course.
Information on university places is held by UCAS, and therefore we are unable to provide information on T Level students entering university at a regional level.