New Foundation Apprenticeships Available From 1 August 2025

The first foundation apprenticeships will be available from 1 August 2025 for young people aged 16 to 21, and for those up to the age of 25 who are a care leaver, a prisoner/prison leaver, or have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). For more information and the...

Release of Apprenticeship Funding Rules, 2025 to 2026, Version 1

The DfE has published Version 1 of the Apprenticeship funding rules for the 2024 to 2025 academic year. This includes the rules for foundation apprenticeships, shorter duration apprenticeships, changes to the off-the-job training (OTJT) policy and reforms to end-point...

DfE Update 21 May

Latest information from the DfE including: 1.Declare your subcontracting arrangements for the 2024 to 2025 academic year; 2. Adult funding allocations for 2024 to 2025; 3. Release of Apprenticeship funding rules, 2025 to 2026, Version 1; 4. Earnings adjustment...

PM Secures New Agreement with EU

The UK has secured a new agreement with the European Union designed to support British businesses, back British jobs, and put more money in people’s pockets. Click here for more from the PM’s office.