Policy papers and consultations

How the government funds apprenticeships in England, including details of funding bands and the apprenticeship levy.

• From: Department for Education
• Updated: 28 March 2024

• Apprenticeship funding

  Overview This document sets out the policy for apprenticeship funding in…

• Apprenticeship funding for employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy

  This guidance explains our reservation of funds policy. Employers who do…

We're seeking views on our vision and operating framework for flexi-job apprenticeship schemes as a means to increase the use of apprenticeships in certain sectors and professions.

• From: Department for Education
• Updated: 3 August 2021

We're seeking views on the institute's draft plan.

• From: Department for Education and 1 others
• Updated: 18 April 2017

This document sets out the government's aspirations for traineeships and provides a starting point for discussion.

• From: Department for Education and 1 others
• Updated: 10 January 2013

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government