These apprenticeship funding rules apply to main providers.
The 2022 to 2023 funding rules will apply to apprenticeships starting between 1 August 2022 and 31 July 2023.
If the apprenticeship started before 1 August 2022, view the funding rules for previous years.
View the funding rules in PDF format.
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What the rules cover and definitions of terms.
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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.
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Setting out the conditions of the training plan
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An overview of progress reviews to discuss apprentice progress on programme.
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How to work out who can get apprenticeship funding. Includes financial support for apprentices with additional learning needs.
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What you can pay for with apprenticeship funds. Includes English and maths training, support for care leavers and end-point assessments.
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Responsibilities of providers and their subcontractors, including when they’re not on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP).
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When providers will receive payments, reporting requirements and agreeing a price. Includes employer contribution towards training (co-investment) and VAT.
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Sending and receiving apprenticeship levy funds.
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Data protection and apprenticeship completion certificates.
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Changes of provider and changes in an apprentice’s personal or employment circumstances. Includes how these changes affect apprenticeship funding.
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Applies to providers who have a contract to deliver training to employers who don’t pay the levy. These providers may be accessing funding that can be used as match funding for the European Social Fund (ESF).
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Evidence that providers must maintain for each apprenticeship.
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Who can apply for apprenticeship funding. Includes criteria for residency and citizenship.
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Definitions of terms.
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How to get help, support and send feedback.