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Lifelong learning entitlement (LLE): secondary legislation

Information on the secondary legislation being introduced to implement the lifelong learning entitlement fee limit and funding system.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 18 May 2026

Applies to England

Documents

Draft: The Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) (Amendments for Lifelong Learning) Regulations 2026

PDF, 722 KB, 5 pages

Draft - explanatory memorandum: The Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) (Amendments for Lifelong Learning) Regulations 2026

PDF, 846 KB, 8 pages

Draft: The Lifelong Learning (Student Support) (Amendment of Fees and Awards etc.) Regulations 2026

PDF, 3.98 MB, 128 pages

Draft - explanatory memorandum: The Lifelong Learning (Student Support) (Amendment of Fees and Awards etc.) Regulations 2026

PDF, 884 KB, 15 pages

Details

The secondary legislation required to implement the lifelong learning entitlement (LLE) fee limit and funding system is made up of 3 statutory instruments. These are:

• The Lifelong Learning (Fee Limits) Regulations 2026 - which have been laid in draft and can be tracked through Parliament
• The Lifelong Learning (Student Support) (Amendment of Fees and Awards etc.) Regulations 2026
• The Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) (Amendments for Lifelong Learning) Regulations 2026

The latter 2 statutory instruments will be laid if and when Parliament approves the Lifelong Learning (Fee Limits) Regulations.

We have provided drafts of these 2 statutory instruments and their explanatory memorandums to provide a full picture of how the entire LLE policy will operate.

These versions have no legislative status.

They are provided for information only and not for consultation purposes.

Published 18 May 2026