Qualification Focus - Pre-Access to Higher Education
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We appreciate the importance of funding in the decision making for your qualification and delivery choices.
Please note that while this data is updated frequently, we advise you to check the current position of government funding regimes for accuracy.
The Adult Skills Fund (ASF) replaced the Adult Education Budget (AEB) and funds the delivery and education and training for learners aged 19+.
Some areas of England have devolved budgets through the Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCA). Devolution allows for local innovation and flexibilities to better meet the skills needs of the region and its residents. Currently there are 10 MCA’s who manage their ASF budget. They are listed below:
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
In line with the Government’s Plan for Change- further areas are in the process of Devolution and Reorganisation. It is important that you check the situation in your local area.
You may find these links to funding information helpful in identifying funding sources and eligibility.
Find a Learning Aim
Adult education and skills funding
Adult Skills fund
Sets out the rules that apply to Department for education (DfE) funded adult skills fund (ASF) provision for the funding year.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-funding-rules
Funding rules for 16-19 provision
Funding rules for 16-19 provision are listed here.
Big Lottery Fund
This information is provided in good faith, Government funding regimes are subject to change and we always advise you to check the current position. Centres are responsible for checking funding eligibility directly with funding organisations.
