The government has announced it will scrap its Traineeship Programme that has been running for nearly a decade due to low take-up.
The learning disability charity Mencap have described the decision as “devastating”, saying it will now be even harder for people with learning disabilities to access paid work.
In a statement, Robert Halfon, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, said the Traineeship Programme would become “integrated” with the 16-19 study programme and adult education provision from 1 August 2023.
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