Apprenticeship funding rules,rules and assessment plan guidance, 2025 to 2026

The 2025 to 2026 funding rules apply to apprenticeships starting between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2026.

These rules apply to:

• employers
• employer-providers
• main providers

There are different funding rules for different apprenticeship start dates. You must follow the funding rules that apply to each apprentice.

We have published the rules for other years separately.

The summary of changes explains the specific rules that are changing from 1 August 2025.

The off-the-job training minimum requirement document shows the:

• maximum funding for each apprenticeship
• minimum number of hours for off-the-job training
• expected amount of time you need to deliver off-the-job training

The guidance on the reforms to apprenticeship assessment is aimed at supporting employers, providers, and assessment organisations in understanding and applying the changes to apprenticeship assessment announced in February 2025.