Excell Your Management Skills With An Apprenticeship Levy Course
Utilise the Apprenticeship Levy funding to deliver management development programmes for your people without eating into your learning and development budget.
A Guide to the Apprenticeship Levy
What is it?
The Apprenticeship Levy is a U.K government initiative aimed at funding an Apprenticeship Levy course.
It was introduced in April 2017 and requires all employers in the U.K with a payroll over a certain threshold to invest in apprenticeship levy funding.
This is a great option for organisations looking to create learning and development programmes by utilising a fund they are already paying into.
Can I access the Apprenticeship Levy?
The apprenticeship levy is set at 0.5% of an employers annual payroll if it exceeds £3 million per year.
If your annual payroll is less than £3 million per year, you are still able to utilise the Levy by paying just 5% of the Apprenticeship Levy funding needed per individual.
The Apprenticeship Levy funding will cover 95% of the cost.
Who is it for?
Currently, the Apprenticeship Levy funding is only available for apprenticeships working in England.
The common misconception is that apprenticeships are solely for school and college leavers.
There is no age cap or pay restriction.
Anyone can be an apprentice as long as there is a training need that can be met by the apprenticeship standard. In other words, not training people on things they are already good at! Apprenticeship Levy training providers are a great way to utilise this.
What Apprenticeship Levy funding can be used for
What levy funds can't be used for?
Apprenticeship Levy funding cannot be used for recruitment, to pay participant’s wages or to ‘top up’ qualifications that are not recognised as an apprenticeship levy course.
Whilst the programme can be tailored to meet your learning requirements, the structure of the programme must meet set government standards.
Put Simply - Use it or lose it!
Any non-utilised Apprenticeship Levy funding will be reclaimed by the Exchequer 24 months after you have paid them.
Over £3.3 Billion in unspent Apprenticeship Levy was returned to the Treasury in the past 3 years!!
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Frequently Asked Levy Questions
Who are your management development programmes for?
Our programmes are designed for a range of professionals, from those taking their first step into a management role to experienced leaders looking to refine their skills. We have tailored solutions for new managers (e.g., Transition to Management) as well as for experienced leaders (e.g., Developing High Performing Teams).
How do you measure the success of a management development programme?
We focus on measurable outcomes. Success can be measured through various methods, including pre- and post-programme assessments, 360-degree feedback, participant self-assessments, and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) like employee engagement, retention rates, and team productivity.
Are your programmes accredited?
Yes, our Team Leadership ILM Level 3 Apprenticeship is an accredited programme that leads to a formal, nationally recognised qualification. Our other courses, while not formally accredited, are built on proven methodologies and industry best practices.
Can you customise the content to fit our company's specific needs?
Absolutely. While we have a range of established programmes, we specialise in tailoring the content, examples, and case studies to your organisation's specific culture, values, and strategic goals.
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