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
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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
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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