A guide to Apprenticeships in the UK

This interactive guide explains the different apprenticeship policies now in place accross the four home countries. Each section has a link to the relevant organisation where more information can be found.

	England	Wales	Scotland	Northern Ireland
Who approves Apprenticeships?	Institute for Apprenticeships	GOV.Wales	Modern Apprenticeship Group	Department for the Economy
Who is the Qualifications Regulator?	Ofqual qualifications	Qualifications Wales	SQA Accreditation	Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
Does the Levy apply?	Yes -If you’re an employer with a pay bill over £3 million each year. The levy rate is 0.5% of pay bill - Find Out More	Yes -If you’re an employer with a pay bill over £3 million each year. The levy rate is 0.5% of pay bill - Find Out More	Yes -If you’re an employer with a pay bill over £3 million each year. The levy rate is 0.5% of pay bill - Find Out More	Yes -If you’re an employer with a pay bill over £3 million each year. The levy rate is 0.5% of pay bill - Find Out More
Where to find funding?	Education & Skills Funding Agency	Gov.Wales	Skills Development Scotland	Department for the Economy (DfE)
Do Frameworks or Standards apply?	Standards*	Frameworks	Frameworks	Frameworks
Is End-Point Assessment mandatory?	Yes	No	No	No
Does the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) apply?	Yes	No	No	Yes

* Frameworks are being withdrawn in England

The government expects to move from apprenticeship frameworks to Standards over the course of parliament and is phasing the withdrawal of apprenticeship frameworks as employers take on apprentices on the new standards. The government will ensure issuing authorities and training providers have reasonable notice to prepare for the changes.