Lisa Pryke commented, 11 April 2025 09:07

I asked the helpdesk about this earlier this week and got this reply: "I understand your query is in relation to the new funding rules - in particular rule 161:   161. Where there is a change of employer, and the apprenticeship originally started prior to 1 April 2024, then the co-investment waiver will not apply to the new employer regardless of the apprentice’s age at the time (this also covers where an apprenticeship re-starts).   Where an apprentice changes employer (after 1 April 2024), and remains on the same apprenticeship - if the original start date is prior to 1 April 2024, then the co-investment waiver will not apply to the new employer (the new employer will be required to pay co-investment). This is regardless of the Apprentice's age in question." So it appears we should be charging co-investment - however it doesn't seem very fair to charge this to a new employer who is giving an apprentice the opportunity to continue their apprenticeship when not charged to the original employer. I made this point to the helpdesk and they've referred back to the policy team for further comment so I'm waiting to hear further. It's also unclear when this is effective from, the helpdesk said 1st April 2024 but doesn't seem reasonable when this has only appeared in the rules update in February 2025?

1. Co-investment waiver - employer changes

I asked the helpdesk about this earlier this week and got this reply: "I understand your query is in relation to the new funding rules - in particular rule 161: 161. Where there is a change of empl...

Lisa Pryke commented, 20 February 2025 15:58

Thanks, that makes it clearer - it's just unfortunate the 'clarification' in the guidance is so confusing!

1. Co-investment waiver - employer changes

Thanks, that makes it clearer - it's just unfortunate the 'clarification' in the guidance is so confusing!