Anna Warhurst created a post, 28 April 2025 14:33

Self employed apprentice

1. Further education and training providers

Hi, We have a construction apprentice who has left their previous employment and now works via an agency on a self employed basis.I appreciate the rules are clear:22. A provider must not claim fund...

Anna Warhurst created a post, 17 October 2024 08:50

R14 DLOCK - funding released?

1. Further education and training providers

Hello, Can anyone advise if a DLOCK isn't cleared by R14 - will the funding still be released...?EG - learner withdrawn on ILR in 23/24 FY but employer had stopped the record early. The employer go...

Anna Warhurst created a post, 29 February 2024 15:51

16 to 19 - core aim

1. Further education and training providers

We have a vocational 16-19 study programme and as such, the core aim is the work experience aim.I have 2 questions...If the work experience doesn't start from day 1, should another aim be set as th...

Anna Warhurst created a post, 24 November 2023 11:07

FRM27

1. Further education and training providers

Hi, Please can anyone advise whether where a late withdrawal submitted in the ILR (thus now appearing on FRM27) where funding is paid via the apprenticeship service... is clawback taken at that poi...

Anna Warhurst created a post, 07 November 2023 10:27

DLOCK Value

1. Further education and training providers

Hi,I'd like to be able to know the value held in DLOCK at anyone time without waiting for the breakdown in the FM36 summary.  Does anyone have a tool for this or know of one available, please?Thank...

Anna Warhurst created a post, 19 December 2022 14:36

Level 2 F/Skills for a Level 2 Standard

1. Further education and training providers

I'd be grateful for clarification on rule 140.2.  For apprentices working towards a Level 2 standard - does assessment mean an initial assessment or does it mean exam? P140.2 Where the apprentice a...

Anna Warhurst created a post, 26 September 2022 12:46

Withdrawal charges - Apps

1. Further education and training providers

Is it possible to apply admin charges for learners who don't complete the course (specifically levy funded) - eg % against funding drawn down to date, % of total funding for programme, etc Does any...

Anna Warhurst created a post, 13 September 2022 17:08

Apprenticeship Contract for Services

1. Further education and training providers

Hi, Should the contract for services / service level agreement between the employer and provider be signed and dated on or before the apprentice's start date?  The funding rules aren't clear. Many ...