Adult skills fund and adult education budget: devolved grant determination letters
Letters to devolved areas outlining adult skills fund (ASF), adult education budget (AEB) and free courses for jobs funding.
The AEB was devolved to local combined authorities and the Greater London Authority (GLA) in August 2019. The fund supported a range of training, including basic English and maths, digital skills and qualifications for career advancement.
The ASF replaced the AEB in August 2024.
Free courses for jobs supports adults who meet the definition of being below the earnings threshold or unemployed. In August 2025, the offer was expanded to include a number of level 2 construction related qualifications.
A list of all free courses for jobs qualifications is available from the Department for Education list of qualifications approved for funding.
Adult skills fund and free courses for jobs funding: letters
Adult education budget and free courses for jobs funding: letters
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