Andrew Yates commented, 03 February 2026 14:47

The approach we've adopted is that if they miss 1 scheduled session then we aim to re-plan and catch-up on their next scheduled session, if they miss 2 consecutive sessions we close them aim down and restart when learning commences (we plan for monthly delivery), the hope being that having this as part of our documented delivery arrangements doesn't cause the 1st missed session to be deemed a funding error, as like you, we've interpreted the guidance to be that the E&M is split from the OTJ and thus the re-planning & BIL guidance for OTJ doesn't necessarily apply to E&M. RE 140 - This portion of the guidance is specifically for foundation apprenticeships and was lumped in with blue text stating that this (foundation apprenticeships) is a new section being added so probably not a rule that's of concern to the majority of providers who aren't delivering foundation apprenticeships. Technical funding guide advises to reduce funding where prior learning is identified for functional skills.  

1. Apprenticeship English and Maths Gaps

The approach we've adopted is that if they miss 1 scheduled session then we aim to re-plan and catch-up on their next scheduled session, if they miss 2 consecutive sessions we close them aim down a...

Andrew Yates commented, 29 May 2025 11:13

Hi, You can continue to claim LSF for those who are still being supported beyond their practical planned end date as per the below from the provider support manual, for claiming LSF via the ILR, the limitation would be the learning actual end date. If Learning support funding or Advanced Learner Loans Bursary funding is required beyond the planned end date of the learning aim, then the Date applies to field should be updated to reflect this. With regards to gateway, the wider LSF guidance does make reference to being able to claim for reasonable adjustments in relation to the end point assessment so if you're claim is tied to that aspect of the 'gateway' then it seems that'd be permissible, you'll likely have to claim this via the Earnings Adjustment Statement (EAS) as the actual end date would be before the claim/support occurring. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-apprentices-with-a-learning-difficulty-or-disability/support-for-apprentices-with-learning-difficulties-and-disabilities  

1. Learning Support Funding - Gateway and when out of funding

Hi, You can continue to claim LSF for those who are still being supported beyond their practical planned end date as per the below from the provider support manual, for claiming LSF via the ILR, th...