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Apprenticeship technical funding guide

Details of the funding system used for apprenticeship frameworks and standards.standards from 1 May 2017.

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9 November 2016
Last updated:updated
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Applies to England

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Apprenticeship technical funding guide from August 20252023

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ApprenticeshipApprenticeships technical funding guide from August 20232020

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Each apprenticeship funding guide applies to apprenticeships that start within a specific time period. Make sure to read the guide that matches the correct apprenticeship start date. The guide explains how funding works and how we calculate provider payments.

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