New funding rules for apprenticeships came into effect on 1 August 2026. The changes include a reduction in the time levy-paying employers have to spend their funds, from 24 to 12 months; and changes to co-investment rates, including full Government funding for apprentices who are under 25.
Practical guidance on developing a competency framework, including whether to use an off-the-shelf set of competencies or to develop competencies in-house, using job analysis tools and testing the framework before rolling out to the workforce as a whole.
Practical guidance on managing requests under the right to make a request in relation to study or training, including time off for training; and grounds for refusing a request.
Practical guidance on recouping training costs from an employee who leaves, including obtaining express written agreement in advance; a sliding scale for recovery; and deductions from wages.
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Practical step-by-step advice on how to manage workplace situations relating to training and development.