Nicola Lespeare

Extending Programme - part time learner

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Hi, we have a learner who is employed 21.5 hours per week

We note in the funding rules that:

E36 Where a part-time working pattern is needed, you must agree with the main provider and the apprentice the extended apprenticeship duration. The minimum duration must be extended using the following formula: 

E36.1 12 x 30/average weekly hours = new minimum duration in months; 

or E36.2 52 x 30/average weekly hours = new minimum duration in weeks.

Our programme is 61 weeks therefore 61x30/21.5 average weekly hours  = 85.12 new minimum duration in weeks.

85.12 weeks minus 61 weeks = 24.15 weeks. 

 24.15 is  approx 5.5 months - Therefore the programme needs to be extended by 5.5 months -  is this correct? 

Many thanks.

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Martin West

That is correct.

Nicola Lespeare

Great, thanks for confirming.