DfE Relaxed Functional Skills Rules for Apprentices – What This Means for Providers
Introduction: Updates to Functional Skills Requirements The government has introduced Relaxed Functional Skills Rules for apprentices, as set forth by the DfE. Under these revised guidelines, adult apprentices (aged 19 and over) may no longer be required to pass Functional Skills English and maths to complete their apprenticeship. While these qualifications remain mandatory for apprentices aged 16–18, [...]