Emma Stevens

Small employer eligibility

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Hi All, 

Please can you help settle a debate. 

Can you confirm for small employers (less than 50 employees) do not have to pay 5% of the cost as previously outlined? 

Or does this only apply to eligible apprentices with an EHC or 16-18 year olds?

Thank you

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Ben James

The latter:

76. We will waive the co-investment requirement for employers with fewer than 50 employees if the apprentice is defined as a 16- to 18-year-old or an eligible 19- to 24-year-old as described in the Funding Rules. Where the employer is eligible for the co-investment waiver and pays the levy, we will not use their employer account funds.