Changes to English and maths requirements
National Apprenticeship Week 2025This article sits within the National Apprenticeship Week 2025 sectionAnnouncement during National Apprenticeship Week 2025
On February 11th 2025, the Government announced changes to the English and maths requirements for apprenticeships.
Effective immediately, all new and existing adult apprentices, who were aged 19 and over at the start of their apprenticeship training, will no longer be required to hold or achieve English and maths qualifications to pass their apprenticeship.
Instead, apprentices will demonstrate their proficiency through the development and assessment of occupationally relevant English and maths skills as part of their apprenticeship.
Apprentices who are aged 16 to 18 at the start of their training, will still be required to achieve English and maths qualifications to support their career progression.
Funding will continue to be available for English and maths qualifications for all apprentices, including those aged 19 and over, when either the employer or apprentice feels this is required.
Employers and providers will have until 1 April 2025 to agree with their existing adult apprentice(s) whether to continue or discontinue studying towards English and maths and will need to update their training plans accordingly.
The funding rules have been updated and sets out more details regarding the policy change and the required next steps.
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