1. Co-investment % rate

Martin West- thanks so much. You always have the answer and are so quick to respond. I really appreciate it.

1. Co-investment % rate

Martin West - Thank you for pasting this rule 59. To be eligible for the completion element you must have collected the co-investment from the employer and reported the cash value on the ILR.  We u...

1. Functional Skills during Break in Learning

Hi - Karen, did you ever find out the answer to this question. I am trying to determine if you can study towards FS while on a BIL as well. 

1. Associate Trainers and Subcontracting

I just wanted to ask a quick question to follow up on this - for trainers employed in this way, is there any issue about them adding VAT to their invoices? P220 of the Funding Rules says: "Supplies...

1. Associate Trainers and Subcontracting

Because of the confusion around this point I contacted the ESFA to get clarification. Their response was that as long as the person is under the main provider's direction and control, he or she wil...

1. Associate Trainers and Subcontracting

That is really helpful. Although our associate trainers work for a different legal entity, I believe we can rely on the text after the word "unless" to avoid having to comply with the subcontractin...

1. Associate Trainers and Subcontracting

Hi Martin - Thank you for the quick response. Your answer is really helpful. I believe quite a few training providers use associates. I think this is going to capture a large number of providers wh...