The dispute between DBS social care students and the college has continued after an online meeting on Monday failed to resolve the issue.
Minister Simon Harris has said he is "extremely concerned" as around 80 students remain in limbo after spending thousands on fees for the private college. Earlier this month, students learned they will not be eligible to register with health regulator CORU and become employed as social care workers when they graduate.
The course was established by DBS back in 2018 and was in the process of receiving CORU validation. However, the college withdrew their application to CORU earlier this summer when it became apparent it would not be successful due to the regulator having "concerns about the extent to which the programme ensures the achievement of the Registration Board Standards of Proficiency for Social Care Workers".
