This document sets out guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).

It outlines the changes that the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is making to the apprenticeship programme during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Our information should be read alongside:

• guidance on financial support for businesses during coronavirus (COVID-19) – the salary support for furloughed employees, also applies to apprentices
• articles on the apprenticeship service for employers, training providers and end-point assessment organisations
• articles on the apprenticeship service for apprentices
• guidance from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE) on the delivery of assessment