Devolved to
MCAs + GLA
Determined by
Learner home postcode
Data source
ONS postcode datasets
Changes
New deals each year
How postcode devolution works
Each devolved authority covers a defined set of local authority districts. A learner's home postcode is mapped to a district and then to the responsible funding body. If the postcode is outside all devolved areas, national ASF rules apply.
Why it keeps changing
Devolution deals expand over time — new authorities gain control of the adult skills budget and boundaries are refined. Because of this, postcode-to-authority mapping must be refreshed each year against ONS and DfE data.
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Official sources
- ASF devolution postcode files & guidance — DfE / DWP
- ONS postcode directory — ONS