<p>Further Education</p>

Part of 3. 2. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education – in the Senedd at 3:19 pm on 6 July 2016.

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Photo of Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies Labour 3:19, 6 July 2016

Could I draw the attention of the Minister to Bridgend College, which was ranked last year top amongst our further education institutions in Wales on student health and well-being, help and support, information and advice, and responsiveness? But as well as excellent student satisfaction and excellent academic routes, it also helps deliver quality apprenticeships in collaboration with local and regional employers. So, could the Minister therefore update us on what the current state of play is with the apprenticeship levy as relating to Wales? It seems that we might be losing out on that. But also, post the Brexit vote, what is the state of play in terms of the funds from the European social fund, which went into apprenticeships and supporting apprenticeships? How do we make good the shortfall that may now emerge over the next few years and make sure that we can keep that investment in quality apprenticeships in all our FE colleges throughout Wales?