CRITICALFunding Band Change
Funding band increase: Software Developer (Level 4)
£18,000 → £22,000 — 22% increase effective from April 2026
What Changed
Previous
- Max Funding
- £18,000
New
- Max Funding
- £22,000
Details
The funding band for the Software Developer apprenticeship (Level 4) has been increased from £18,000 to £22,000. This reflects updated labour market data and the increased technical complexity of modern software development roles. Providers should update their pricing accordingly.
Affected Standard
Software Developer
Level 4 · Max funding: £18,000
142 training providers affected by this change
Timeline
Detected
8 March 2026
Published
15 January 2026
Effective
1 April 2026