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Medr/2026/09: New apprenticeship programme 2027 – key dates
26 Feb 2026
Introduction
1. The key next steps on the development and implementation of the new apprenticeship programme 2027 are:
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 17 February 2026 | Publication of the report on the outcomes of the consultation on the new apprenticeships programme |
| 16 April 2026 and 22 April 2026 | Engagement sessions with tertiary education providers on the new apprenticeship programme funding model |
| 13 May 2026 14 May 2026 20 May 2026 | Regional events to test the design of the new apprenticeship programme: North Wales Mid Wales South Wales |
| 11 May 2026 – 19 June 2026 | New apprenticeship programme funding model consultation |
| 3 June 2026 | New apprenticeship programme funding model consultation online event |
| w/c 3 August 2026 | Publication of the outcomes of the new apprenticeship frameworks funding model consultation report |
| 1 September 2026 – 31 December 2026 | Publication of the apprenticeship programme grant and submission of applications and bids(further information will be published on this process in due course) |
| April 2027 | Grant Award Letters issued |
| 1 August 2027 | New apprenticeship programme commences |
Further information
2. Any queries regarding this circular should be directed to Heather Davidson, Head of Apprenticeships ([email protected]).
Medr/2026/09: New apprenticeship programme 2027 – key dates
Date: 26 February 2026
Reference: Medr/2026/09
To: Heads of tertiary education providers in Wales; Current apprenticeship providers in Wales / Apprenticeship commissioned contract holders; Employer representative bodies; Learner representative bodies; Local authority education representatives
Response by: No response required
Summary: The key next steps on the development and implementation of the new apprenticeship programme 2027.
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