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You have rejected additional cookies. This publication is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3. To view this licence, visit nationalarchives. Where we have identified any third party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned. The purpose of ASF is to support adult learners in non-devolved areas to gain skills which will lead them to meaningful, sustained and relevant employment, or enable them to progress to further learning which will deliver that outcome.
This is version 2 of the new ASF funding rules to We recommend that providers review the whole guidance. We have published the ASF funding rates and formula guidance for to This contains details of how providers will earn their funding. The funding rules set out the conditions of funding in accordance with section of the Apprenticeships Skills Children and Learning Act and section 16 of the Education Act This guidance forms part of the terms and conditions of funding and you must read them in conjunction with your funding agreement.
You must operate within the terms and conditions of the funding agreement, these rules, rates and formula and the individualised learner record ILR specification. If you do not, you are in breach of your funding agreement with us. Definitions and the glossary are included to assist in understanding the terminology and explain technical terms. We may make changes to these rules at any time. Both the transfer of the functions to the specified combined authorities and the delegation of those functions in relation to the Mayor of London are referred to in this guidance as the devolution of adult education.
Please also refer to annex B: devolution of adult education functions. You can also contact your DfE case manager. These rules apply in relation to all learners starting new ASF learning aims on or after 1 August and continuing learners as referenced in the who we fund section.
