The review is part of a wider programme across government to ensure that each Arm’s Length Body (ALB) like the CITB remains effective.

The last similar review was in 2017 and is a requirement set by the Cabinet Office for all public bodies to come under periodic scrutiny.

The review will consider the ongoing need for the CITB and the effectiveness of the levy process and how it is invested.

CITB said it “will be working closely with the review team to make visible our present impact, and to demonstrate our plans and industry collaboration to deliver skills and training for the challenges ahead.”

The process will be led by independent lead reviewer Mark Farmer, CEO of Cast Consultancy, supported by a team of civil servants from the DfE.

The government will shortly announce a call for evidence from stakeholders and wants to hear from levy payers as well as trade bodies and representative groups from the construction industry.

A final report and recommendations are expected to be submitted to the Secretary of State for Education at the end of 2023.

The ALB review is a separate process from the CITB Consensus which is held every three years to decide on levy raising proposals.