BIL - Return to Learning

Yes there needs to be evidence of learning on their return Learning Start Date, though technically this can be accurate to within a week, providing the allowance doesn't take the date into a different month as that will affect funding calculations.

Yes, you'll have to individualize their training/learning plan to accommodate the break and this should be done on a case-by-case basis. How you do this is up to you/the apprentice/the employer. 

Yes, you need to evidence learning on the restart date. It can be any eligible learning activity that counts towards their OTJ training plan (or English/maths as per the funding rules).

In terms of being out of sync, you'd need to decide internally how you want to deal with this and then update the training plan. There's no guidance in the funding rules other than that you should replan delivery and extend the duration accordingly.

the funding rules are clear on page 40 for 'new learning' OHJT https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/653b726de6c9680014aa9c05/Apprenticeship_funding_rules_2324_Version_2.pdf

Specifically Point 71.

What can be included? 

71. The provider must ensure that off-the-job training delivers new skills that are directly relevant to the apprenticeship standard. Off-the-job training can include: 

71.1. The teaching of theory (e.g. lectures, role playing, simulation exercises, online learning and manufacturer training); 

71.2. Practical training (e.g. shadowing, mentoring, industry visits and participation in competitions); 

71.3. Learning support; 

71.4. Time spent writing assignments; and 

71.5. Revision (where this is specifically required for achievement of the apprenticeship)