The Academic Progress Policy (Apprentices) 2025/26 replace the Academic Progress Policy (Apprentices) 2024/25, with effect from 1st August 2025.
There are several changes from the previous version of this document:
• The policy has been set out in an updated policy template. Sections may have moved position. The new policy template has been designed to be more accessible.
• The policy has been rewritten in clearer, easily understandable paragraphs where needed.
• A short summary of the policy will be published for the first time.
• Definitions have been re-written in plain English where needed.
• Contact details for Apprentices have been checked and clarified where needed.
• The Education and Skills Funding Agency transfers its work to the Department for Education (England and Wales) in March 2025. References to the ESDA have been updated in line with this.
