This acknowledges that more Youth Guarantee learners have higher needs, and providers have higher costs, than five years ago.

From 2019 we will recognise 100 credits as a full-time, full-year workload (one EFTS) for learners enrolled in a level 1 or 2 Youth Guarantee qualification.

This change reduces the expected learner workload from 120 to 100 credits. It sets a more realistic workload for learners and acknowledges the extra support they need to be successful.

Youth Guarantee providers will receive a 20 percent boost in funding for delivery towards level 1 or 2 qualifications.

There are no changes to Youth Guarantee reporting requirements or to level 3 qualifications.

Further information is available in Fund Finder under:

• Enrolment
• Funding and payments
• Monitoring and reporting.