Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the proportion of foundation apprentices who progress into (a) sustained employment and (b) higher-level apprenticeships within six months of completion.

The first seven foundation apprenticeships became available in August 2025 focussed on four industrial strategy and priority areas: construction and the built environment, engineering and manufacturing, health and social care, and digital.

In line with other apprenticeships, the minimum duration is 8 months, and we expect them to last for up to 12 months, however this may be longer to accommodate individual learner needs.

As such, it is too early to provide the information requested.

As with all policy, the government will keep foundation apprenticeships under review to ensure it meets learner and employer needs.