Policy background Miscellaneous Qualifications in information technology
On 1 October 2016, the government announced plans to make training in basic digital skills free for adults lacking relevant qualifications. The government is under an existing duty to provide training in literacy and numeracy as found in section 88 and schedule 5 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 and implemented by the Adult Skills (Specified Qualifications) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/733). The Act makes equivalent provision for digital skills. The government intends to consult on the level of qualification to which the new duty will apply.