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Adult skills fund: guidance for devolved authorities

Guidance for devolved authorities to support their use of the adult skills fund.

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Department for Work and Pensions
Published:
14 November 2024
Last updated:
18 December 2024
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  1. We have removed the 'Other useful links' section and the link to the 'Implementing a new FE funding and accountability system: response summary' GOV.UK page.

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Applies to England

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Adult skills fund: funding framework part 2 – guidance on operating a devolved portion

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Responsibility for this guidance moved to the Department for Work and Pensions on 1 April 2026. You should continue to follow this guidance.

This guidance supports devolved authorities with the administration of their funding and provides an explanation of some of the decisions DfE has made for the funded areas.

DfE has developed this content in conversation with newly devolved areas.

The intention is to offer potential solutions which may useful and could lead to a more unified approach across all areas.

This is part 2 of a 2-part funding framework. Part 1 is the Adult skills fund: guidance for providers.

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