Version 6 of the guidance on the apprenticeship programme response to COVID-19 has been published here:

 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-apprenticeship-programme-response

 

This version focuses on:

  • Re-opening educational settings. From September, there will be no limits on apprentices, at any age, attending on-site delivery.
  • Universal Credit for apprentices
  • A future launch of a support service for redundant apprentices
  • The Level 2 suspension of the rule on Functional Skills assessments extended until 31 December 2020
  • Further FAQs covering apprentices starting with a new employer

 

Secondly, we have the 2020/21 funding policy document that sets the overarching policy for apprenticeship funding in England. This can be read here:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/900154/Apprenticeship_funding_in_England_from_Aug_2020_Policy_Document_FINAL.pdf

 

This has been updated to cover the support for employers during the economic recovery.This includes details on the incentive payments for hiring new apprentices; and increasing the number of reservations for non-levy employers.

It also reinforces that all new apprenticeship starts from 1 August will be on Standards. 

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