FRM13: Learners undertaking English or maths within an apprenticeship when they have already achieved level 1 or above
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Official description
We will fund an apprentice up to level 2 in English or maths or both subjects where they do not already hold a suitable equivalent qualification. For 19+ apprentices, English and maths are an optional part of the programme. Where the apprentice already holds approved level 1 qualifications, they must start, continue to study, and take the assessments for a level 2 English or maths.
The latest funding rules confirm that apprentices with GCSE grades D to G or grades 3 to 1 have already met the level 1 requirement. They are not eligible for further funding at entry level or level 1.
The official wording, as published in Financial assurance: monitoring post-16 funding for 2026 to 2027 for 2026–27 and imported on 19 September 2026. Check the source for the current version.
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Sources
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