Chris Ashfield commented, 22 July 2026 07:44

Steve Hewitt Thank you Steve. Does this mean we no longer need to advise Employers to pause the DAS if an apprentice is going on a BIL or does the ILR drive this now from the 1st August 2026?

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Steve Hewitt Thank you Steve. Does this mean we no longer need to advise Employers to pause the DAS if an apprentice is going on a BIL or does the ILR drive this now from the 1st August 2026?

Chris Ashfield commented, 13 July 2026 12:21

Steve Hewitt Thanks Steve. No, they have increased, presumably and the only thing i can think of is because they are on a BIL on the ILR but the DAS is showing them as LIVE rather than paused.

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Steve Hewitt Thanks Steve. No, they have increased, presumably and the only thing i can think of is because they are on a BIL on the ILR but the DAS is showing them as LIVE rather than paused.

Chris Ashfield commented, 26 November 2025 09:57

Many thanks Ruth, every days a school day!!!!!! :-)  

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Many thanks Ruth, every days a school day!!!!!! :-)  

Chris Ashfield commented, 25 November 2025 09:26

Sorry to add further to the mix but can i get your thoughts on the below: Do they all have the original TNP1 and 2 and are given a TNP 3 and 4? Do we use the restart indicator and put their original start dates on the restarted record? To calculate their new OTJ, do we take the planned OTJ for the cohort they’re joining and then deduct their actual OTJ on WD? Thank you both :-)

1. TNP 3 & 4 for returning apprentices

Sorry to add further to the mix but can i get your thoughts on the below: Do they all have the original TNP1 and 2 and are given a TNP 3 and 4? Do we use the restart indicator and put their origin...

Chris Ashfield commented, 24 November 2025 12:05

Thank you both!! Apologies for opening a can of worms!!!

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Thank you both!! Apologies for opening a can of worms!!!

Chris Ashfield commented, 24 November 2025 09:39

Thanks Steve, that was my understanding too, my mind is blown! See reply from servicedesk below: When a learner is returning to an apprenticeship course where funding has previously been claimed on, this should be recorded in the ILR as a TNP 03 & 04 (residual costs) such as in the case of a change of employer, or change of employer during a BIL, or a withdrawal and restart as outlined in our webinars and guides on DfE Webinars on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DfESectorComms.

1. TNP 3 & 4 for returning apprentices

Thanks Steve, that was my understanding too, my mind is blown! See reply from servicedesk below: When a learner is returning to an apprenticeship course where funding has previously been claimed on...

Chris Ashfield commented, 26 August 2025 12:28

Thank you Ruth and Chloe for your help :-)

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Thank you Ruth and Chloe for your help :-)

Chris Ashfield commented, 21 July 2025 08:32

Sorry, just one more question. Is there anywhere on DAS which tells us if an Employer is levy or non levy? Many thanks

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Sorry, just one more question. Is there anywhere on DAS which tells us if an Employer is levy or non levy? Many thanks

Chris Ashfield commented, 21 July 2025 08:12

Thank you, thought as much :-)

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Thank you, thought as much :-)

Chris Ashfield commented, 21 July 2025 07:57

Thanks Ruth. Am i correct in saying that if we do not amend the ILR start date, even in the next academic year that will remain as a DLOCK for the entirety of the apprenticeship so will not receive any funds?

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Thanks Ruth. Am i correct in saying that if we do not amend the ILR start date, even in the next academic year that will remain as a DLOCK for the entirety of the apprenticeship so will not receive...