Make Your Apprenticeship Levy Work Harder for Your Business
Your Apprenticeship Levy is an investment in your workforce. Make sure you’re getting the most from it.
At Knights Training Academy, we help levy-paying employers develop existing employees, recruit new talent and maximise their apprenticeship funding.
From planning your training strategy to delivering high-quality apprenticeships, we make the process straightforward.
Levy plan in 30 minutes
What Is the Apprenticeship Levy?
What Can Your Apprenticeship Levy Fund?
Apprenticeship Training
Use your levy funds to cover eligible training costs for approved apprenticeship programmes, including online learning, tutor support and training resources.
End-Point Assessment
Funding can cover the independent end-point assessment required to complete an apprenticeship successfully.
Developing Existing Employees
Invest in your current workforce through apprenticeships that develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to their roles.
Recruiting New Apprentices
Use your levy funds to train newly recruited apprentices, helping you build a skilled workforce for the future.
Professional Development
Support employees working towards apprenticeship standards that may include relevant professional qualifications and industry recognition.
What Levy Funds Cannot Cover
Levy funds cannot normally be used for employee wages, travel expenses, equipment unrelated to training or general business operating costs.
Why Partner With Knights Training Academy?
Nationwide Apprenticeship Delivery
We support employers across England with flexible apprenticeship programmes designed to fit around their business operations.
Dedicated Employer Support
From funding guidance and onboarding to progress reviews, our team supports you throughout the apprenticeship journey.
Develop Your Existing Workforce
Use your apprenticeship funding to upskill existing employees, improve performance and create opportunities for career progression.
Free Apprentice Recruitment
Looking to recruit? We can advertise your vacancies, source suitable candidates and support your recruitment process at no additional cost.
Industry-Focused Programmes
We deliver apprenticeships in Sales, Marketing, Housing and Property, helping businesses develop the practical skills they need.
How We Help You Maximise Your Apprenticeship Levy
At Knights Training Academy, we make apprenticeships straightforward for employers. Whether you’re developing existing staff, recruiting new talent or planning a wider apprenticeship strategy, we’ll work with you to understand your business needs and provide the right training solutions.
FAQ
Do we need to pay the levy, and how do we pay it?
Levy payments depend on your payroll size and whether you meet the levy threshold. If you are liable, you pay it through your normal payroll process to HMRC. We can help you confirm your status and set up a simple monthly check.
Can we use levy funds to train existing employees?
Yes. Levy funds can be used for eligible training for both new hires and existing employees, as long as the training meets the funding rules. We help you match roles to suitable training and keep the evidence you need for compliance.
Can levy funds cover wages or time away from work?
No. Levy funds cannot be used to pay wages, salaries, travel, or backfill costs. They can only be used for eligible training and assessment costs. We will flag what is and is not claimable before you commit.
Do levy funds expire if we do not use them?
Yes. Unused funds expire after a set period, so it helps to plan training ahead and draw down funds steadily. We can build a simple training plan that fits your operations and helps reduce unused balance.
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