Applications for Met Police programmes 2018/19 - 2023/24

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.24.035029

I note you seek access to the following information:

Could I please receive the number of applications each year from 2018/19 to 2023/24 for the following Met Police programmes, along with the target number of applications if applicable:

- Met Officer Gateway Programme
- Initial Police Learning and Development Programme
- Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship
- Degree Holder Entry Programme

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Table of Applications Submitted and Started as a Police Constable, Broken Down by Entry Route and Financial Year.

Submissions
Entry route	FY 18/19	FY 19/20	FY 20/21	FY 21/22	FY 22/23	FY 23/24	Total
IPLDP	21,451	27,124	1,927	927	4,131	2,320	57,880
PCDA	84	2,297	8,391	6,724	4,744	2,335	24,575
DHEP	620	2,270	4,777	2,456	3,598	1,644	15,365
MOGP					885	1,789	2,674
DPP					4		4
Total	22,155	31,691	15,095	10,107	13,362	8,088	100,498

To note:
• The above table excludes applications made via the Police Now Entry Routes

• Candidates who applied before the introduction of PEQF have been placed under IPLDP as this most closely aligns to the route available at the time.

• The above table represents applications received in each year – not candidates who joined in each year.

• 23/24 is a part year, applications numbers to 31 December 2023 have been provided only.

• MOGP was launched in 22/23, this is a part year figure.