How the apprenticeship budget works (updated June 2026)

Click “more” below to view a breakdown of the video contents. Clicking the time stamp next to the subject you want to view will take you straight to that section of the video. This video is for employers, training providers and stakeholders and demonstrates how money raised from the apprenticeship Levy is used to fund apprenticeships in employers of all sizes in England. Keep up to date with the changes to the Growth and Skills Levy by visiting 👉 https://find-employer-schemes.educati... Please also subscribe to our ‪@DfESectorComms‬ YouTube channel. Recording date: 23 June 2026 Please note that information in this video is correct at time of publishing. Contents: 0:00 Introduction and background 0:19 What is the apprenticeship levy 0:39 Which employers are eligible to pay the levy and how is it paid 1:40 How the apprenticeship budget is set 3:39 How the apprenticeship budget is used to support the cost of apprenticeship training and assessment in England 4:48 The apprenticeship budget spend for 2023-2024 5:50 How levy paying employers access funds 8:41 How non-levy paying employers access funds 11:29 Summary Useful websites ℹ️ • Apprenticeship Information for employers and apprentices: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/ • Growth and Skills Levy information: https://find-employer-schemes.educati...