As stated in the Political Declaration, the UK is open to participation in certain EU programmes, such as the next Erasmus+ programme (20

The UK government wants to ensure that UK and European students can continue to benefit from each other’s world-leading education systems

As at 31 December 2019, the proportion of Education and Skills Funding Agency staff employed as apprentices was 6%.

As at 31 December 2019, the proportion of Department for Education staff employed as apprentices was 5%.

​The UK Government has negotiated a deal which allows us to leave the EU without disruption on 31 January 2020.

Information on students at UK higher education institutions (HEIs) is collected and published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (

Ministers and officials do not attend trilogues as these are held between the Presidency, the Commission and the representatives from the

Higher education providers (HEPs) are independent and autonomous institutions.

This government will ensure that our universities are places where free speech can thrive and work to strengthen academic freedoms.

It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I thank the hon.