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Update: issue 333 (2 November 2016)

Updated 30 November 2016

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1. Apprenticeships and traineeships growth requests 2016 to 2017

Action

The 2016 to 2017 growth request form for 16 to 18 and adult apprenticeships, and 16 to 18 and 19 to 24 traineeships, is now on the SFA growth request page of GOV.UK.

You can use this form to submit requests to increase your contract values for:

  • 16 to 18 and adult apprenticeships for August 2016 to March 2017
  • 16 to 18 and 19 to 24 traineeships for August 2016 to July 2017

Please email the completed form to ProviderPerformanceManagement@sfa.bis.gov.uk before 5pm on Friday, 18 November.

We will review the requests and communicate the outcomes to you in January 2017. For further information, please contact your provider manager.

2. Advanced learner loans – changes to the process for requesting an increase to your loans facility

For information

We have published version 4 of the advanced learner loans funding and performance management rules 2016 to 2017.

This describes changes to the process for requesting an increase to your loans facility. The statement on our website explains these changes in more detail.

You can use the revised loan facility and bursary change request form immediately.

We will retain the current ‘rolling’ application approach so you can continue to apply for an increase to your 2016 to 2017 loans facility at any time.

Any queries, please contact your provider management manager.

3. Register of apprenticeship training providers – new YouTube resources

For information

The register of apprenticeship training providers (RoATP) is now open for applications and closes on Friday, 25 November at 5pm.

We have published two presentations on YouTube to provide information and guidance:

You can access application instructions for the register of apprenticeship training providers on GOV.UK.

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