Sarah Hudson
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Sarah Hudson commented,
So after re reading this many times I now get that the fact that it has the continuation of break record stated actually doesn't make a difference to the 2 year rule, they would be either returned, withdrawn or continued on break anyway in that time, it is just stating the obvious. The only difference as Paul said is the 4 months. I did however already raise the query with DfE and this is what they came back with: Every time an aim is returned as a break in learning, the 2 year timer resets. So if an aim is returned as a break 3 years in a row, but then not returned at all for 2 years after that, then the aim will become overdue and count as a withdrawal. However, it's also worth noting that although technically an aim can keep getting returned as a break, doing so repeatedly for longer than breaks are expected to last for may trigger an investigation by DfE. What I don't understand is why this isn't detailed as an actual funding rule, they set no limit however you might be investigated if it goes over the 2 year 'rule' that isn't a rule. We don't allow breaks to go past the 2 years anyway as the likelihood of a successful return for longer breaks diminishes as time goes on but it is something that we have always questioned as it isn't very clearly written.
So after re reading this many times I now get that the fact that it has the continuation of break record stated actually doesn't make a difference to the 2 year rule, they would be either returned,...
Sarah Hudson commented,
I think I will raise a query with customer service desk, although I don't expect a definitive answer. I am with Steve, the addition of the continuation of break record suggests as long as they remain recorded on a break they are excluded. I will raise with customer services and update here on their response.
I think I will raise a query with customer service desk, although I don't expect a definitive answer. I am with Steve, the addition of the continuation of break record suggests as long as they rem...
Sarah Hudson commented,
Hi Paul Thank you for your response. The addition of 'continuation of break record' suggests that they can continue to be recorded as a break in learning at that point without being deemed as withdrawn. The change in the 4 months won't have a huge impact as it is rare we have these kind of timescales on breaks in learning, however it looks to us like the rule has changed around having to withdraw apprentices who are on long term breaks in learning. Thanks Sarah
Hi Paul Thank you for your response. The addition of 'continuation of break record' suggests that they can continue to be recorded as a break in learning at that point without being deemed as withd...