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Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
Funding for schools and 16 to 19 providers for 2026 to 2027 through the inclusive mainstream fund.
Grant purpose Introduction This document sets out the methodology for the…
Introduction Legislation The inclusive mainstream fund will be paid by the…
Grant Purpose Introduction This guidance sets out the methodology for how…
Introduction Legislation The inclusive mainstream fund (IMF) will be paid…
The rules employers and training providers must follow to get funding for training and assessing apprentices in England.
The rules for apprenticeship training and assessment funding, and guidance on the changes to assessment.
Advice for institutions on the financial support young people may be able to access to help them participate in education and training.
Information on applying for funding for international study and work placements for schools, further education providers and higher education providers.
Guidance to help provide free meals to disadvantaged 16 to 18 year old students in further education funded institutions.
Sets out the rules that apply to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) funded adult skills fund (ASF) provision for the funding year.
Details for 16 to 19 funded institutions on how funding will work in academic year 2026 to 2027.
Funding guidance for all institutions that administer the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund. The fund provides financial support to help eligible students participate in education.
How to apply to join the apprenticeship provider and assessment register (APAR) to receive government funding to train apprentices.
Guidance on 16 to 19 education and skills funding rules for the current and previous funding years.
How to apply for the Erasmus+ programme that provides funding for individuals and groups to take part in learning, training or work activities abroad.
Rules and guidance for using 16 to 19 formula funding allocated by ESFA.
Guidance for maintained schools and academies with 16 to 19 provision on the teachers' pension scheme employer contribution grant.
Guidance and best practice on the use of inclusive mainstream funding for leaders and fund managers of 16 of 19 providers.
The rules providers must follow when using subcontractors to provide post-16 education and training (excluding apprenticeships).
Advice about individualised learner record (ILR) funding returns for institutions funded by Department for Education.
Guidance on funding for international study and work placements through the Turing Scheme, for schools, further education and higher education providers.
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