Firms to get greater flexibility on apprenticeships under government reforms

By Tom Lowe2025-02-14T09:28:00

Qualifications requirements to be eased and minimum time for apprenticeship terms reduced

The Department for Education has unveiled a series of reforms for apprenticeships aiming to increase flexibility for employers.

The minimum duration for apprenticeships has been reduced from 12 to eight months, while payment systems and end point assessments have been simplified to free up time for employers to focus on skills development.

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