Change is coming in the world of Apprenticeships!

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The 2025/26 apprenticeship funding rules are here—and they’re packed with positive changes for businesses.

From greater flexibility in how you use your levy to shorter, more streamlined apprenticeships and new pathways into key sectors, these updates are designed to make hiring and training apprentices easier and more effective than ever.

  • Greater Flexibility in Levy Spending: Employers can now use apprenticeship levy funds more flexibly, making it easier to tailor training to business needs.
  • Shorter Apprenticeship Durations: Minimum duration reduced from 12 to 8 months for certain sectors or individuals with prior learning—accelerating workforce readiness.
  • Foundation Apprenticeships Introduced: These offer a new route into critical sectors, helping employers build talent pipelines while young people earn and learn.
  • Streamlined Assessment Process: Assessments are now more proportionate and can be integrated into training, reducing duplication and administrative burden.
  • Expanded Support for English & Maths: More funding and support available for apprentices needing help with core skills, including the new choice for 19+ learners to opt whether to study for English and Maths

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