The legal name of the business
Full business address including postcode
Full legal name as it appears on official documents
Full residential address including postcode
The college or training organisation delivering the apprenticeship
The apprentice's position in the company
The specific apprenticeship program
The official date this agreement is made
The apprentice's first day
Typical duration in months
Hourly rate or annual salary
Normal working schedule
Choose the payment schedule
Standard-specific minimum hours required (at least 187 hours)
Including bank holidays
The apprentice's usual place of work
Key responsibilities and tasks
Initial trial period to assess suitability
Optional extras beyond statutory requirements
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📋 Important: Recent Legal Changes (2025–2026)
Minimum wage increase (1 April 2026): The apprentice rate rises from £7.55 to £8.00/hour. Ages 18–20 rise to £10.85; ages 21+ rise to £12.71. Ensure any wage entered reflects the rate applicable at the start date of the apprenticeship.
Minimum duration: From 1 August 2025, the statutory minimum apprenticeship duration reduced from 12 months to 8 months. Most apprenticeships still run 12–48 months depending on level and standard.
Off-the-job training: The previous flat 20% rule has been replaced by a standard-specific minimum hours requirement (floor: 187 hours). Clause 6.1 reflects both approaches. Check the specific hours for the relevant apprenticeship standard at Skills England.
Unfair dismissal (Employment Rights Act 2025): From 1 January 2027, employees will gain protection from unfair dismissal after 6 months' service (reduced from 2 years). If you set a probation period, consider keeping it under 6 months so performance decisions are made before that protection applies. Compensation awards will also be uncapped from that date.
Statutory Sick Pay: The SSP rate is reviewed by HMRC each April. Always check gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay for the current rate before signing.
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