Christine Gregory

Apprentice Withdraws then restarts

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Hi,  I think I may be getting a little confused with QAR data - If an apprentice withdraws, but then restarts within the same funding year, does the withdrawal still have a negative impact on your OAR?  Thanks

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Timmo

Hi, The rules for 24/25 QAR exclusions are here. Are you thinking of Apprenticeships scenario 3?

Ruth Canham-James

If it's the same Standard, I think it'd just be a withdrawal. I guess you could record as if it were a transfer if there were less than 120 days in between, but that's not really true as it's the same thing.

I don't think a full withdrawal from an apprenticeship then return to the same Standard in the same academic year is accounted for in the QAR rules, as it's relatively uncommon (though I suspect most providers have dealt with some). I think you'd have to ask the DfE.

Steve Hewitt

I'm 95% sure it's a Withdrawal and will count against you.