The first group of providers being invited to submit applications to the RoATP are those that are not currently registered on the list.  The good news is that there is no deadline and the portal will remain open.  New providers will get 2 chances over a 12 month period to make an application. The ESFA will take up to (and in some cases over) 12 weeks to assess applications with feedback provided if unsuccessful.

New to the RoATP register? What to take into account at this stage; 

Here is a snapshot of the considerations you need to be making and the paperwork you need;

1. You need to have a UK based business address.
2. Valid Information Commissioner’s Office Registration Number for education and training.
3. Every training provider will need to ensure they have a UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN).
4. You must not have an inadequate Ofsted grade for apprenticeships in your Ofsted report.
5. If you are considering applying as a main provider or employer route (see below) you must have been actively trading for at least 12 months with a financial paper trail to support this, be able to train apprentices in the first 12 months of joining the register and a management structure competent in developing and delivering training.

Consider which route you will be taking;

1. Main provider route. Do you deliver apprenticeship training for employers who use the apprenticeship service to pay for training?
2. Employer Provider Route.  Are you an employer who will directly deliver training to your own employees or those of connected companies and use the apprenticeship service to pay for apprenticeship training?
3. Supporting Provider Route. Are you an organisation that will enter into subcontracts with main providers and employer providers to deliver apprenticeship training? You must have been actively trading for a minimum of 3 months.