The Department for Education published an update on 29 April 2026 outlining new funding and policy changes for further education, academies and local authorities. Key items include revised advanced learner loan funding and performance management rules for 2026‑27, maximum loan limits, and the launch of the loan application service. Updated adult skills fund rules, 16‑to‑19 subcontracting data and AI leadership apprenticeship unit guidelines are also listed. For schools and trusts, new post‑16 National Insurance contributions grants and national insurance contribution and schools budget support grant allocations for 2025‑26 were announced. Apprenticeship unit funding rules for April‑July 2026 and draft rules for 2026‑27 are also available. The page also links to events and webinars on energy purchasing and financial management software.
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