The new world of Apprenticeships is almost upon us.

Trailblazers, Standards, new funding eligibility (summed up nicely as 'anyone can do anything they haven't done before') are, in some cases, ready or will be ready from May 2017.

The draft rules that will apply to all apprenticeship provision funded by the SFA following the introduction of the apprenticeship levy.

These documents set out the draft funding and performance management rules for employers, colleges and training providers delivering the new apprenticeship programme from 1 May 2017. The funding rules cover the period May 2017 to March 2018.

The rules will apply to all apprenticeship programmes starting on or after 1 May 2017 and includes both apprenticeship frameworks and standards.

For more information visit: Gov.uk

We have also produced a useful guide for employers and employee on the new Apprenticeship standards for Accountancy: HTFT Partnership - New Accounting Apprenticeships Standards.pdf 

For more information please contact James on [email protected] or 0121 745 8842