The learning disability charity Mencap is calling for the Department of Education to rethink its current regulations around apprenticeships to allow thousands of people with learning disabilities and difficulties (LDD) to access more apprenticeships. The Accessible Apprenticeships Report, which is published as part of National Apprenticeship Week, suggests that Ministers make a “subtle change” to an existing policy that would allow for greater flexibility to entry requirements.
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