Proportion of Care Workers with Basic Qualifications Hits New Low
The share of care workers in England with a basic qualification has reached a new low following government cuts to planned training funding.
According to Skills for Care's latest report, the proportion of care and support workers with a level 2 qualification (equivalent to a good GCSE) fell to 38% in 2024-25, down from 41% in 2023-24.
This decrease coincides with a £115m cut to planned spending on sector training in 2024-25, made by the Labour government last July.
The fall in qualified care workers is a concerning trend.
- Proportion of care workers with level 2 qualification: 38% (2024-25)
- Previous proportion: 41% (2023-24)
- Cut to planned training funding: £115m (2024-25)
Author's summary: Care worker qualifications decline after training funding cuts.
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