Apprenticeship funding rules for employer-providers

These apprenticeship funding rules apply to employer-providers.

• Introduction and purpose of the document

  What the rules cover and definitions of terms.

• Programme eligibility

  What employers, providers and apprentices must do and can expect from an apprenticeship. Includes what an apprenticeship is, contracts, pay, recognition of prior learning, and training.

• Who can be funded?

  How to work out who can get apprenticeship funding. Includes financial support for apprentices with additional learning needs.

• What can be funded?

  What you can pay for with apprenticeship funds. Includes English and maths training, support for care leavers and end-point assessments.

• Contracting and subcontracting

  Responsibilities of employer-providers and their subcontractors

• Paying for an apprenticeship

  When providers will receive payments, reporting requirements and agreeing a price. Includes employer contribution towards training (co-investment) and VAT.

• Apprenticeships funded by transfers of levy funds

  Sending and receiving apprenticeship levy funds.

• Delivering the apprenticeship

  Data protection and apprenticeship completion certificates.

• Changes of circumstances

  Changes of provider and changes in an apprentice’s personal or employment circumstances. Includes how these changes affect apprenticeship funding.

• Evidence requirements

  Evidence that providers must maintain for each apprenticeship.

• Annex A: Eligibility criteria (who we fund)

  Who can apply for apprenticeship funding. Includes criteria for residency and citizenship.

• Glossary

  Definitions of terms.

• Contact us

  How to get help, support and send feedback.