Employers and training providers: Off-the-job training support and guidance

Employers and training providers: Off-the-job training support and guidance

432 View

This recorded webinar is the third in our series of funding rules updates and is aimed at all employers, employer providers and training providers seeking the latest updates on off-the-job training requirements and guidance.

In the recording we talk through the latest changes to the off-the-job training rules and provide clarification on areas of the rules where we have received feedback and identified a need for further guidance.

Recording date: July 2026
Please note that information in this webinar is correct at time of publishing. 

Contents 👇
01:45 Intro
03:54 Part 1: Basics of off-the-job training (what, why, when, where, who, and how)
18:56 Part 2: The minimum requirements of the policy
30:10 Part 3: Documenting, evidencing and funding audits
39:57 Part 4: Common change of circumstances and impact on off-the-job
45:48 Part 5: Other questions / specific scenarios
52:33 Part 6: Additional sector support
57:03 Part 7: Further support

For further support:
Please also subscribe to our @DfESectorComms YouTube channel.
Watch our 3 playlists ⬇️
Using the Apprenticeship Service: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXjcCX3hH9LWb4jrbO0OS2ZiNAEeVsd5V
Apprenticeship Service - webinar recordings: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXjcCX3hH9LVEYs5j0-c7nUuYPDGjRzRx
Apprenticeship support videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXjcCX3hH9LWR5MLZuMJ9rqjQ_TQ_fMXW

To register for our future webinar programme: https://www.gotostage.com/channel/apprenticeshipservicewebinars

Queries about the Apprenticeship Service:
T: 08000 150 600
W: https://help.apprenticeships.education.gov.uk
E: [email protected]

Useful websites ℹ️
• Apprenticeship Information for employers and apprentices: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/
• Off-the-job-training support:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeships-off-the-job-training
• Search for an apprenticeship:
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/
• Apprenticeship Funding rules:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules