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Updates: Apprenticeship funding rules for employers

2022

24 October 2022 published amendments

Introduction and purpose of the document

We have published version 2 of the funding rules for 2022 to 2023 and have updated the summary of changes document.

Programme eligibility

We have published version 2 of the funding rules for 2022 to 2023 and have updated the summary of changes document.

Who can be funded?

We have published version 2 of the funding rules for 2022 to 2023 and have updated the summary of changes document.

What can be funded?

We have published version 2 of the funding rules for 2022 to 2023 and have updated the summary of changes document.

Paying for an apprenticeship

We have published version 2 of the funding rules for 2022 to 2023 and have updated the summary of changes document.

Change of circumstance

We have published version 2 of the funding rules for 2022 to 2023 and have updated the summary of changes document.

Annex A: Eligibility criteria (who we fund)

We have published version 2 of the funding rules for 2022 to 2023 and have updated the summary of changes document.

Glossary

We have published version 2 of the funding rules for 2022 to 2023 and have updated the summary of changes document.

17 August 2022 published amendments

Introduction and purpose of the document

We have published the 2022 to 2023 apprenticeship funding rules (version 1), following feedback from the recent clarification exercise. The changes we have made are set out in the summary of changes which can be found on the apprenticeship funding rules page on GOV.UK.

Programme eligibility

We have published the 2022 to 2023 apprenticeship funding rules (version 1), following feedback from the recent clarification exercise. The changes we have made are set out in the summary of changes which can be found on the apprenticeship funding rules page on GOV.UK.

Who can be funded?

We have published the 2022 to 2023 apprenticeship funding rules (version 1), following feedback from the recent clarification exercise. The changes we have made are set out in the summary of changes which can be found on the apprenticeship funding rules page on GOV.UK.

What can be funded?

We have updated this section for 2022 to 2023. Please see the summary of changes document for a full list of changes.

Contracting and subcontracting

We have published the 2022 to 2023 apprenticeship funding rules (version 1), following feedback from the recent clarification exercise. The changes we have made are set out in the summary of changes which can be found on the apprenticeship funding rules page on GOV.UK.

Paying for an apprenticeship

We have published the 2022 to 2023 apprenticeship funding rules (version 1), following feedback from the recent clarification exercise. The changes we have made are set out in the summary of changes which can be found on the apprenticeship funding rules page on GOV.UK.

Apprenticeships funded by transfer of levy funds

We have published the 2022 to 2023 apprenticeship funding rules (version 1), following feedback from the recent clarification exercise. The changes we have made are set out in the summary of changes which can be found on the apprenticeship funding rules page on GOV.UK.

Change of circumstance

We have published the 2022 to 2023 apprenticeship funding rules (version 1), following feedback from the recent clarification exercise. The changes we have made are set out in the summary of changes which can be found on the apprenticeship funding rules page on GOV.UK.

Annex A: Eligibility criteria (who we fund)

We have published the 2022 to 2023 apprenticeship funding rules (version 1), following feedback from the recent clarification exercise. The changes we have made are set out in the summary of changes which can be found on the apprenticeship funding rules page on GOV.UK.

Glossary

We have published the 2022 to 2023 apprenticeship funding rules (version 1), following feedback from the recent clarification exercise. The changes we have made are set out in the summary of changes which can be found on the apprenticeship funding rules page on GOV.UK.

2019

2 August 2019 published amendments

Introduction and purpose of the document

We've added a new rule to confirm that apprenticeship delivery must not take place without approval from an associated regulatory body where this is needed.

Programme eligibility

The sub-title of the section has been changed from “a job with training” to “what is an apprenticeship” to more accurately reflect the contents. The section has also been restructured to aid understanding. We've clarified some of the rules around the apprenticeship agreement, commitment statement, and off-the-job training. We've also moved the recognition of prior learning and experience section from the “paying for an apprenticeship” section to the “programme eligibility” section.

Who can be funded?

The rule on funding for concurrent programmes has been expanded and moved into “individuals who are not eligible for funding”. We've also clarified that learning support can be used to support identified learning needs directly associated with an apprenticeship, including costs associated with meeting those identified needs in end point assessment.

What can be funded?

We've added a new rule that comes into force from 1st October 2019, new standards must have an EPAO in principle in place before public funding can be accessed for new apprentices. The definition of a child in care has also been updated to confirm that a child must have been in the care of a UK local authority. We've added a flowchart to help you find out if an apprentice needs to do functional skills English and maths

Contracting and subcontracting

We've changed this section to reflect the new RoATP conditions.

Apprenticeships funded by transfer of levy funds

A new exception has been added to allow apprentices, who have changed employers, to continue to be funded via a transfer of levy funds.

Change of circumstance

We've updated the rules to clarify that where an apprentice is no longer employed they cannot continue with their apprenticeship (with the exception of redundancy). We've also created a flowchart to help you find out what to do if your apprentice wants to take a break in learning.

15 March 2019 published amendments

Introduction and purpose of the document

Section added to the new web based apprenticeship funding rules. No other changes.

Employers and apprenticeships: things to check

Section added to the new web based apprenticeship funding rules. No other changes.

What is an apprenticeship?

Section added to the new web based apprenticeship funding rules. Updated to show that some apprenticeship standards have multiple options.

Who can be funded?

Section added to the new web based apprenticeship funding rules. No other changes.

What can be funded?

Section added to the new web based apprenticeship funding rules. Updated link to the 2018 to 2019 list of qualifications in the English and maths legal entitlement offer. Updated to show that providers can act as a proxy employer for redundant apprentices.

Contracting and subcontracting

Section added to the new web based apprenticeship funding rules. No other changes.

Paying for an apprenticeship

Section added to the new web based apprenticeship funding rules. The new employer co-investment rate for apprenticeships starting on or after 1 April 2019 is 5%. This impacts the related state aid rules.

Apprenticeships funded by transfer of levy funds

Section added to the new web based apprenticeship funding rules. Transfer allowance percentage is increasing to 25%. These funds will be available in the 2019 to 2020 transfer allowance.

Changes in circumstances

Section added to the new web based apprenticeship funding rules. No other changes.

Annex A: Eligibility criteria (who we fund)

Section added to the new web based apprenticeship funding rules. Added the new residency type “Calais limited leave to enter or remain”. Clarified that we'll publish the full details of any changes to eligibility criteria after the EU Exit in due course.

Glossary

Section added to the new web based apprenticeship funding rules. No other changes.

Contact us

New section added.