Police Education Qualification Framework 613/2026

FOI Reference: 613/2026

Request:

Please provide the following information for the period from 1 January 2020 (or earliest available PEQF implementation date within your force) to the most recent available date:

1. Recruitment under PEQF

The total number of police officers recruited via PEQF entry routes, broken down by entry route:

• Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)
• Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP)
• Pre-Join Degree (PJD) (if applicable)

2. Programme Completion

For each of the above entry routes, please provide:

• The number of officers who have successfully completed the programme

3. Attrition (Non-Completion)

For each entry route, please provide:

• The number of recruits who left the programme before completion
• If available, a breakdown of reasons for leaving (e.g., voluntary resignation, dismissal, medical, academic failure)

4. Route Transfers

For each entry route, please provide:

• The number of recruits who transferred from one PEQF route to another prior to completion
• If possible, indicate the direction of transfer (e.g., PCDA to IPLDP or PCEP)

Response 1 & 2 & 3:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

Please note: The reason for leaving is considered sensitive/ personal information and would also take weeks to analyse plus the exact reasons are not truly reflected on the forms.

Response 4:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

None – A number of routes are available on application. The candidate stays on that PEQF route and cannot transfer between qualification programmes.

This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 28/07/2026.