The Apprenticeship Levy is being replaced. Key deadlines are approaching. Here's what your organisation needs to know and do — before it's too late.
Growth & Skills Levy launches. First modular AI and digital courses available. Levy expiry reduced from 24 to 12 months.
10% government top-up on new levy funds ends.
3 leadership & management standards defunded (Team Leader L3, Operations Manager L5, Senior Leader L7 — existing learners funded to completion).
£2,000 incentive for SMEs hiring apprentices aged 16–24. Non-levy under-25 apprenticeships fully funded.
Levy funds now expire after 12 months, not 24. If you don't use it, you lose it faster.
From August 2026, the government stops adding 10% to new levy funds. Your pot is what you put in.
Once your levy runs out, you'll pay 25% of training costs, up from 5%. Plan ahead.
Three popular leadership standards lose funding from September 2026. Act now if you have learners in pipeline.
Check how much levy you have left and when it expires under the new 12-month rule. Use our funding calculator to model your options.
If you're planning Team Leader L3, Operations Manager L5, or Senior Leader L7 apprenticeships, get learners enrolled before funding is withdrawn.
New short AI, digital, and engineering courses are available from April 2026. These can be funded through the Growth & Skills Levy for the first time.
Enrol learners now — existing learners will be funded to completion.
Available through the Growth & Skills Levy from April 2026.
Our Growth & Skills Levy experts will help you understand your options and plan your training strategy. Book a free discovery call with our team to discuss how to maximise your funding before key deadlines.