Chloe commented, 23 May 2022 11:47

Yes, we usually have to go to our contract manager which helps speed up a response.

1. Help desk

Yes, we usually have to go to our contract manager which helps speed up a response.

Chloe commented, 12 May 2022 13:20

The new employer doesn't have to reserve funds if you change employer on the apprenticeship service and I don't think count towards the 10. First employer needs to stop the first record, new employer has to give you permissions on the apprenticeship service and then you should be able to move to the new employer.

1. Levy Transfer for change of employer

The new employer doesn't have to reserve funds if you change employer on the apprenticeship service and I don't think count towards the 10. First employer needs to stop the first record, new employ...

Chloe commented, 05 April 2022 11:00

That's great thank you. Would this be the same with Study Programme? I know we do record the hours on the ILR with these. Some of the qualifications, we can deliver in a smaller amount of GLH and our learners complete/achieve, we don't have any issues with our awarding body so can we plan less providing we can justify?

1. Guided Learning Hours

That's great thank you. Would this be the same with Study Programme? I know we do record the hours on the ILR with these. Some of the qualifications, we can deliver in a smaller amount of GLH and o...

Chloe commented, 11 February 2022 15:24

Thank you!

1. Tuition Fund

Thank you!

Chloe commented, 11 February 2022 14:15

It is in the apprenticeship funding rules for employers. E215 If you do not pay the apprenticeship levy you must also co-invest at the relevant co-investment rate, towards the agreed cost of apprenticeship training (see table above). The government will pay the remaining percentage up to the funding band maximum. Where the funding band maximum is exceeded, you must pay all the additional costs above the funding band maximum. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1037430/2122_Employer_Rules_Version_2__To_publish.pdf

1. Non-Levy Employer arguing that they not liable for 5% as on DAS

It is in the apprenticeship funding rules for employers. E215 If you do not pay the apprenticeship levy you must also co-invest at the relevantco-investment rate, towards the agreed cost of apprent...

Chloe commented, 06 January 2022 15:12

We have had this a few times, if you contact the apprenticeship service helpdesk they will attempt to contact the employer themselves to stop the record up to 3 times. If the employer still doesn't stop the record after a period of time (I think it is 4 weeks), the helpdesk will apply the stop date themselves, they will not do it until they have contacted the employer first though.

1. Employer not stopping learner on DAS

We have had this a few times, if you contact the apprenticeship service helpdesk they will attempt to contact the employer themselves to stop the record up to 3 times. If the employer still doesn't...

Chloe commented, 06 January 2022 14:17

Yes if they are below L1 at IA then should be able to claim for L1 and then L2

1. Functional Skills

Yes if they are below L1 at IA then should be able to claim for L1 and then L2

Chloe commented, 06 January 2022 14:13

Hi, My understanding is that you can only claim the funding for a level 1 FS if the apprentice is assessed to be working below level 1. If the apprentice is assessed to be working at level 1 or above, they will only be funded for level 2 - they must still achieve level 1 but it will not be funded. Where the apprentice holds neither level 1 nor level 2 approved qualifications and is judged by the main provider to be working below level 1 standard in English / maths: Apprentices must study towards and achieve English and maths qualifications of at least level 1 (Functional Skills level 1 or GCSE grade E or 2), and start, study towards and take the assessments for level 2 qualifications in these subjects. The apprentice is not required to achieve level 2 qualifications in order to successfully complete their apprenticeship. These requirements must be fulfilled before the apprentice takes the end-point assessment. Main providers must also ensure that any level 1 training and assessments are taken at an early enough stage in the apprenticeship to allow sufficient time for an apprentice to study towards and take the assessments for the level 2 qualification, after a level 1 has been achieved. Where the apprentice does not already hold approved level 1 qualifications, but is judged by the main provider to be working at level 1 standard in English / maths: Apprentices must start, continue to study and take the assessment for level 2 English and maths (Functional Skills level 2 or GCSE). If they do not achieve a level 2, you must then ensure they take the assessment for level 1 English and / or maths – this is because they must secure the level 1 qualification in order to complete their apprenticeship. You must ensure that any level 2 training and assessments are taken at an early enough stage in the apprenticeship to allow time for the apprentice to take the level 1 assessment if they first do not achieve the level 2. In this scenario we will not fund costs for level 1 training and assessment. These requirements must be fulfilled before the apprentice takes the end-point assessment.

1. Functional Skills

Hi, My understanding is that you can only claim the funding for a level 1 FS if the apprentice is assessed to be working below level 1. If the apprentice is assessed to be working at level 1 or abo...

Chloe commented, 06 September 2021 14:55

Yes, we have had this with multiple employers, our ILR is correct and matches the data the employer is providing them but doesn't allow them to claim. When I've followed up with the help desk they usually resolve it almost immediately and have informed me that their systems hadn't been updated!

1. Traineeship employer incentive

Yes, we have had this with multiple employers, our ILR is correct and matches the data the employer is providing them but doesn't allow them to claim. When I've followed up with the help desk they ...

Chloe commented, 19 May 2021 13:25

Thank you, Martin 🙂

1. Apprentice Working Hours

Thank you, Martin 🙂