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But after giving birth to a son two years ago, she set her sights on a higher-paying position as a registered nurse, which generally requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing program.

Many lenders offer "professional" mortgages which could enable a buyer working in a regulated or accredited profession - such as doctors, architects and accountants - to borrow up to six times their income.

"I think people should have a more robust training scheme - accredited training and registration with an accredited body - before they are allowed to do these things."

She was told to wear an electronic monitor for three months, participate in an accredited programme for 40 days and take part in a rehabilitation activity programme for up to seven days.

The government says councils should only use online schools which are accredited by a voluntary scheme set up by the Department for Educations in 2023.