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Hi Leanne,
We decided to take the decision that our applicant is not eligible for an apprenticeship as they are self employed, a Director of a company. This was based on the information from the Funding Rules which states as follows:-
"Self-employed and contractor
A person is self-employed if they run their business for themselves and take responsibility for its success or failure.
Self-employed workers are not paid through PAYE and they do not have the employment rights and responsibilties of employees"
It was also felt that the applicant is not in the category of being "employed by an employer", also there would be little or no on job training provided as the applicant is running the company.
I hope this helps.
Lisa White
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Hi,
I have a candidate who wants to be enrolled onto a Level 5 Standard apprenticeship. They are the Director of the company so in effect will be the employer and the apprentice. Am I right in thinking this person will not be eligible? We had a similar case before and the candidate did not proceed with the enrollment onto the apprenticeship.
It will be hard to obtain review feedback, workplace evidence with testimonies at the least if there is no one in the company above the appentice.
Any guidance will be much appreciated.