Question to the Department for Education:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support Institutes of Technology in future.

The department values the collaborative approach between further education, higher education and employers developed by Institutes of Technology (IoT) which has allowed them to develop and deliver a curriculum that is responsive to the needs of employers in the area they serve. The work of IoTs looks to address both immediate skills gaps and also create sustainable pathways for talent development, which are essential for economic resilience.

We will continue to work with the IoT Network as we develop our strategy for post-16 education and skills.