Skills Funding Agency’s newapproach to funding

29 November 2012

Gaynor FieldHead of Funding Systems

Topics

•New approach to the wider system•2013/14 funding•2012/13 changes

A new streamlined funding system for adult skills 2013/14

How are we simplifying?

• Simplification that works and not just for the sake of it. • A reduced number of rates (£ only!).• A credit based rates process.• A simple funding formula.• A single earnings methodology covering all provision.• Streamlined support funding – ALS/Learner Support. • New funding rules and associated evidence requirements

in one place.

How are we simplifying?

• No historic provider factor• No SLN• No National Rate• No Employer Responsive or Adult Learner Responsive

Simplification – Rates table

Simple funding formula

Funding = rate [x disadvantage x area cost]

Single earnings methodology

• Qualifying threshold for funding starts (as now).• On-programme instalments.• Achievement element.• Uses in-year delivery to calculate earnings.

Simplified funding - What we know

• Funding rate based on start date• Proportion of Funding remaining affects all funding• Achievement based on Learning Actual End Date

and Outcome• Funding cap based on unweighted value per

learner per year

Simplified funding –

Still to finalise• Apprenticeship funding• Learner support• Learning support• Transitional arrangements

The timeline for change (1)• December 2012 BIS Skills Funding

Statement• January 2013 Refreshed qualification offer

2013/14• January 2013 Funding Rates 2013/14 • January 2013 Funding Rules 2013/14• January 2013 New funding system

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The timeline for change (2)

• April 2013 24+ Advanced Learning Loans applications open

• August 2013 New funding system operational

Changes in 2012/13

Amendments

•Date of achievement of an Apprenticeship

•TUC Awards now available to Trade Union reps

•ALS for classroom learning delivered by training organisations

•ALN now available to learners below Level 2 in English and Maths

•ASN eligibility extended

•Rates changes for Functional Skills in English and maths in Apprenticeships and standalone learning

1. The large employer discount will be applied as applicable

2. This is the co-funded rate with an assumed employer contribution of 17.5 per cent. The fully funded rate is £209.

3. This is the co-funded rate with an assumed employer contribution of 50 per cent in line with the 2013/14 funding methodology. The fully funded rate is £724.

     

Current Rate

New Rate

16 -18 Apprenticeships – Functional Skills £224 £471

19-24 Apprenticeships – Functional Skills1 £1732 £3623

25+ Apprenticeships – Functional Skills1 £1382 £2903

19+ Standalone Functional Skills delivered through Funding Model 451

£314 £724

Functional Skills

Questions?