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<p>Apprenticeships are a great way to progress in work and life and a great way for
employers to improve the skills base of their businesses. They work for people of
all ages and backgrounds and can transform lives.</p><p> </p><p>We have engaged thousands
of employers and training providers throughout the development of the apprenticeship
funding reforms and continue to do so. This engagement helped to shape the funding
policy proposals for England from May 2017, published on 12 August.</p><p> </p><p>A
survey seeking detailed views from employers and providers closed on 5 September,
and the feedback will inform the final policy which we aim to publish in October,
and our understanding of the potential impact.</p><p> </p><p>Our proposed funding
policy is designed to put employers of all sizes in more control, and supports individuals
from all backgrounds and regions – it is not aimed at specific sectors or apprentices
in deprived areas as our polices are aimed at everyone, including those groups.</p><p>
</p><p>Our proposals for how apprenticeships will be paid for in England in the future
will simplify the current complex funding system by introducing a single funding band
for individual apprenticeship framework pathways, putting them in line with apprenticeship
standards, regardless of the age of the learner or geographic location.</p>
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