The Learner Support Fund (LSF) is financial support available to eligible learners who may face barriers to starting or completing their course due to personal or financial hardship. It’s designed to remove practical obstacles to learning by helping with costs that aren’t directly covered by tuition funding. This can include things like travel expenses, childcare, meals, essential equipment, books, or other course-related costs that would otherwise make participation difficult.
LSF is typically discretionary, meaning it’s assessed on an individual basis by the training provider or college. Learners usually need to demonstrate financial need and meet certain eligibility criteria. The aim is simple but powerful: to ensure that finances don’t stand in the way of someone progressing in education or training. If used well, it can make the difference between a learner dropping out and successfully completing their programme.
This means you can recruit with a clear development route in mind from day one.
Many of our apprentices go on to secure permanent roles, promotions and long-term career progression within their organisations.
Receive a £1,000 incentive when you recruit an apprentice aged 16–18, or 19–24 with an EHCP or care leaver status.
Employers are exempt from paying National Insurance Contributions for apprentices under 25, provided they earn under the Upper Secondary Threshold.
Training costs are typically 95–100% government funded for non-levy paying employers — making apprenticeships significantly more cost-effective than traditional recruitment.
Apprenticeships improve retention, engagement and progression. You build capability tailored to your business from day one.
We review your role for apprenticeship alignment and suitability.
Support you in refining the job description if needed to attract the right candidates.
We advertise and promote your vacancy across our candidate network.
We screen and shortlist candidates based on your requirements.
We guide you through the onboarding and funding process end-to-end.
We don't just place you in a job. We support you throughout your entire journey — from application through to qualification — ensuring you build real confidence and capability every step of the way. Our delivery model means your learning is applied directly to your role. You're not "away on a course" — you're developing skills that have an immediate impact in your workplace.
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