Update to the National Adult Skills Funding Rules

August 5, 2026 Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority - Employment and Skills Board decided on 05/08/2026 to approve recommendations subject to call-in. The Board noted the direction to adopt national rules for adult education eligibility and that the Greater Lincolnshire Funding Rules have been revised to reflect these national residency eligibility rules from 01 August 2026. The revised rules align with national DfE policy, and include specific provisions for learners with limited length visas and asylum seekers.

Full council record

Decision

  1. That the direction to adopt national rules to create a single consistent approach to adult education eligibility within England from 01 August 2026 be noted
  2. That it be noted that to comply with the Direction, the Greater Lincolnshire Funding Rules have been revised to reflect the national residency eligibility rules with effect from the 01 August 2026

Supporting Documents

Appendix A Update to the National Adult Skills Funding Rules.pdf
Appendix B - Update to the Natioonal Adult Skills Funding Rules.pdf
Update to the National Adult Skills Funding Rules.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date5 Aug 2026
Effective from14 Aug 2026
Subject to call-inYes