The 2026 to 2027 funding rules apply to apprenticeships starting between 1 August 2026 and 31 July 2027.

These rules apply to:

• employers
• employer-providers
• main providers

There are different funding rules for different apprenticeship start dates. You must follow the funding rules that apply to each apprentice.

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