Construction leaders have once again raised concerns over proposed changes to apprenticeships in England, warning that the government’s reforms could impact skills development, productivity and public safety.
In an open letter to the government, signatories representing the British Association of Construction Heads (BACH) have called for urgent action to prevent the proposed reforms from “weakening the skills pipeline, undermining workforce competency, and slowing delivery across critical national priorities”.
“We believe the changes, as currently drafted, could reduce employer confidence in training routes, constrain SME participation, and jeopardise pathways to skilled employment,” the letter adds.
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