Coming up: Simplification of Apprenticeships

From August 2022, the government will make the apprenticeships programme simpler for employers to use. It hopes to make the system more user friendly by reducing 'bureaucratic burdens'. The improvements are set to include:

• Making it simpler for individuals to accelerate their apprenticeship:

• Introducing a consistent baseline for off-the-job training:

• Changing English and Maths requirements:

• Providing a more efficient payment service:

Draft rules are available to review on https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules#draft-rules-2022-to-2023, with a final version of the rules due to be published in July 2022.