Collection

Apprenticeship unit funding rules

A collection of the apprenticeship unit funding rules and associated guidance.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 15 April 2026
• Last updated: 29 April 2026 — See all updates

The rules employers and training providers must follow to get funding for training learners taking an apprenticeship unit in England.

Collection

• Apprenticeship unit funding rules, 2026 to 2027
  • 15 April 2026
  • Guidance

Additional guidance

• Funding for employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy
  • 29 April 2026
  • Guidance
• Apprenticeship unit assessment guidance
  • 16 April 2026
  • Guidance
• Apprenticeship units learning support costs
  • 15 April 2026
  • Form
• Support for learners, undertaking an apprenticeship or an apprenticeship unit, with learning difficulties and disabilities
  • 15 April 2026
  • Guidance

Published 15 April 2026

Last updated 29 April 2026 + show all updates

1. 29 April 2026

   Removed 'Apprenticeship funding' and replaced it with 'Funding for employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy' in the Additional guidance section.

2. 16 April 2026

   Added 'Apprenticeship unit assessment guidance' to the Additional guidance section.

3. 15 April 2026

   First published.