Exceptions to the regular English and maths minimum requirements

It applies to all providers and has been available for a number of years, but the evidence requirements are time limited see below:

44. Although the apprentice will be exempt from the regular English and / or maths minimum requirements, providers must plan and evidence how the apprentice will access further literacy and numeracy development, including level 1 and level 2 courses, as part of their overall training provision, if appropriate. This rule only applies if the apprentice meets all of the criteria set out in paragraph 43. The judgement must be formal and structured and conducted by an appropriate professional associated with the provider (or subcontractor), such as the head of special educational needs (SEN) or student support. It must be conducted within eight weeks of an apprentice beginning their apprenticeship and must include:

44.1. A judgement of the apprentice’s current English and maths ability;

44.2. Information on how the learning difficulty or disability affects the apprentice’s English and maths abilities and a clear indication of whether English and / or maths are affected;

44.3. A judgement of the apprentice’s ability to meet the regular English and maths requirements even with appropriate support in place;

44.4. The creation of a recommended learning plan to enable the apprentice to achieve entry-level 3 functional skills in the adjusted subject(s) and, where appropriate, to continue to build on their literacy and numeracy skills by accessing further courses; and

44.5. A copy of an education, health and care (EHC) plan (or one of the legacy equivalents: a statement of special educational need (SEN) or a learning difficulty assessment (LDA)).

HTH

Thanks Martin, really helpful.

Matt