Apprenticeship funding rules for employers

These apprenticeship funding rules and guidance apply to employers.

• Employers and apprenticeships: things to check

  Checklist for your apprentice before and during the apprenticeship.

• 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

  The agreement between employers and their main provider. Requirements for subcontractors and resolving disputes.

• 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 transfer of levy funds

  Sending and receiving apprenticeship levy funds. What to do when the total cost is not covered.

• Change of circumstance

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

• 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.