Petition · Department for Education
Reverse the withdrawal of funding for security and leadership apprenticeships
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213 signatures
What the petition asks
Reverse the withdrawal of funding for key security and leadership apprenticeships. Maintain funding for relevant programmes, consult with industry, and ensure apprenticeship policy supports sectors facing rising pressure due to for example crime and operational risks.
We believe security professionals are critical to protecting people, businesses, and communities, particularly as retail crime rises. In our view apprenticeships improve standards, support progression, and develop future leaders. Removing them risks weakening frontline capability and limiting leadership development. With over £3bn in levy funds returned, we think the issue is allocation, not the amount of funding available. Investment in skills must align with crime reduction goals.
Timeline
| 20 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
213
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
20 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.