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Details of the funding system used for apprenticeship frameworks and standards from 1 May 2017.
Funding rules for the Dance and Drama Awards scheme which is income assessed support for tuition fees and living costs.
Sets out the rules for provision funded by learners through advanced learner loans the funding year.
Explains how we calculate your 16 to 19 funding allocation.
Guidance about programme cost weightings in the 16 to 19 funding formula for sector subject areas from academic year 2023 to 2024.
How the further education (FE) college condition allocation is calculated and what FE colleges and designated institutions can spend their allocations on.
The high value courses premium (HVCP) is additional funding to encourage and support delivery of selected level 3 courses in subjects that lead to higher wage returns, to enable a more productive economy.
Guidance on funding for international study and work placements through the Turing Scheme, for schools, further education and higher education providers.
What training providers need to do to assess apprentices' prior learning and experience. Including how to record prior learning and calculate price reductions.
Information for education and skills training providers on the funding claims and reconciliation process.
How further education (FE) providers can apply for and manage bursary funding for the 2025 to 2026 academic year.
Information for colleges, training organisations and employers about advanced learner loans.
Check if your students are compliant with the maths and English condition of funding.
Sets out the learning aim class codes relevant to apprenticeship standards and funding bands that are applied to apprenticeship frameworks.
An overview of capital funding for post-16 education providers, the type of funding available, what it can be used for and when to apply.
Information about how to get ESFA funding for post-16 education and training.
Guidance on how we allocate funding for this grant.
The advanced maths premium is funding for additional students studying an eligible level 3 maths qualification.
Using subcontractors in the delivery of apprenticeships, with some illustrative examples.
Sets out how the ESFA assesses the financial health of non-college training organisations that it holds or may hold a contract with.
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